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Expert: - 2/24/2010


Question

gold coin back
Can you help me identify this token and tell me any history associated with it.

Thanks!

(2nd part of a request)

Answer
This is a replica of a California gold piece.
The replicas always have an animal, whether it be a pig or a bear.  Genuine coins have a denomination such as 1/2 Dollar, 1/2 Dol. etc.

Some people do collect them, check eBay for similar items.

Regards
Joe Hylas
www.AllCoins.US

Joe Hylas

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