1857-dated California Gold Token, Indian “B” – Wreath #5, 15 Stars, Octagonal, ~11 mm, NGC MS-65.
This is the variety listed by Mike Locke (CalGoldCoin.com) as 1857 Indian #4 under Wreath #5 — slender laurel wreath with paired leaves/berries, “CALIFORNIA” above and “* GOLD *” below, date in the center, with the distinctive letter “B” under the Indian head and 15 stars. The octagonal shape and ~11 mm diameter places it in the typical half-size range for these tokens. As with your other “B” piece, the letter is a private die/maker’s mark. These are private California jeweler souvenir tokens (often gilt or low-fineness gold).
| Product ID | 558489 |
|---|---|
| Year | 1857 |
| Mint Mark | dated |
| Strike | Business |
| Grade | MS-65 |
| Variety | Indian Head Wreath #5 initial “B” - 15 Stars, Octagonal 11mm |
| Grading Agency | NGC |
| Specification properties | No |
| Serial | 4838129-003 |
| Status | Active |
| Designation | - |
| Additional Info | - |
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