1857 RARE 1/2 Dollar California Token! Gold Rush

Hi I am back! with another token.
I could use help with the value and just what kind of token it is
Also is it gold?
Thanks
Alan

 

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I did a quick search in my Redbook for you and after reading what they have to say I would have to believe that your token is a modern replica and is probably not worth very much if anything. I would have it tested to see if it is real gold but I wouldn't bet on it.

 

Check this url. 3rd bear down.


http://www.beastcoins.com/Topical/Bears/USA/Bears-USA.htm

 

No, it isn't gold! No it isn't real money. Yes, it is a modern reproduction that isn't worth much. They're everywhere!

Chris

 

Thank you all for the advice
Alan

 

If there's a bear, it's a modern reproduction.

 

It also doesn't say dollar, which is a good indicator.

Here's a similar one I have

 

Say I have a similar items but it is in a jewlers ring- I had several pieces that I thought were genuine and three of the four were brass copies- but this one tested to be gold and the ring as well so check it to see if it is gold anyway. I am certainly not an expert but I seem to remember reading that these were manufactured for sale as jewelry as early as the 1870's but are not genuine coins. Check with an expert however.