1859 Token or Period 2 Cal? Options

[Erika]

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I have recently dug out a variety of gold coins given to me by my Great Aunt 23 years ago right before she died.

I need help identifiying this token or possible cal. From all the research I have done it seems that this is most likely a token because it does not have the word "dollar" or "cent" or any form of that. Except there is a "D" right below the indian head. At first I thought is was another star circling the head. Upon further examination it is a "D". Could the "D" represent dollar? This token is currently attached to a bracelet and encirled as you see. The front has 11 stars circling the head, with the 12 digit encircling the head being the "D".

The back is a wreath with "1859" in the middle. The "1" and "9" are very worn. "CALIFORNIA" is in a semi circle across the top outside edge and "GOLD" goes along the bottom edge. On each side between the "california" and "gold" there is a star.

I also know the bracelet was put together in the 1960's so it can't be one of the more recent reproductions. There is a BG-1056 on the bracelet as well.

[CalGold]

The "D" on the token's obverse is mostly likely a mintmark.

There is a token that is very similar to yours. However, it displays the letter "B" (instead of "D").

Perhaps, your "D" is actually a "B"? You might want to take another close look at your token. I could see that part of "D" is obscured by the bezel's rim.

- Ken, a.k.a. "CalGold"

[Erika]

It very well could be a "B". Hard to tell with the bezel on it and I don't have the tools to take it off ... just getting everything lined up. Could you direct me to the link with the "B" mintmark?

Thanks

[CalGold]

You can find the token at www.calgoldcoins.com (different from www.calgoldonline.com).

It is somewhat difficult to locate it there, but it is listed under "Wreath #5" - a little less than halfway down on its webpage - in the group of round 1/4 (size) tokens. I wish I could give you its exact URL, but that website does not provide such an URL in my browser's window (due to the way that website is designed).

- Ken, a.k.a. "CalGold"

[Erika]

Thanks so much! I had looked at Mike's page before but needed the exact token pointed out thanks.

Totally love the Cals, I'm a convert!