BG- 918, 1864 California Fractional Gold 50C, Liberty Octagonal NGC MS63PL R4
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This is an 1864 California fractional gold piece, graded a Mint State 63 Prooflike by NGC and created by Robert B. Gray & Co., as indicated by the initial "G" located on the obverse and below the bust of Liberty . Currently there is a census of 7 coins in this grade with 4 finer. The coin features the Liberty Octagonal design, the most popular of the California Fractional Gold series, with HALF DOLLAR inscribed and surrounded by a decorative border, the popular Civil War date of 1864 below. A lovely example of early American gold coinage, this Liberty Octagonal piece will add class to any collection with its brilliant surfaces and strong strike.
1864 Gold 50C Liberty Head Octagonal, initials G on obverse. Rarity-4.
Period Two – Jeweler’s issues struck between 1859 and 1882.
Redbook Type: Small Liberty Head / Value & Date in Wreath
Made by Robert B. Gray & Co.
Obverse: 13 stars around and C below Liberty head. 1st star to middle left of neck, coronet points below the 6th star.
Reverse: HALF DOLLAR 1864 inside of wreath, there is a dash above the date. Same as BG-917 but repolished.
EML 17; Burnie 33; Lee 12A; Doering 228.
| PCGS # | 820771 |
|---|---|
| BG Number | 918 |
| Grading Service | NONE |
| Year of Issue | NONE |
| Grade | NONE |
| Denom Type | N/A |
| Numeric Denomination | G50C |
| Mint Location | NONE |
| Designation | NONE |
| Circ/UnCirc | Not Specified |
| Strike Type | N/A |
| Holder Variety | BG-918 |
| Grade Add On | NONE |
| Holder Type | N/A |
