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1864 Gold Half Dollar Die Trial - BG-1015a, Silver

Strike Type

Coin Details

Year
1864
Denomination
Territorial
Strike Type
Die Trial
Series
California Fractional Gold (1852-1882)
Composition
Silver

Auction Record

Price realized
$9,200
Sold
Grade
MS60
Auction house
Bowers & Merena

Description

The 1864 California Fractional Gold Half Dollar (BG-1015a) is a silver die trial struck from dies intended for gold coinage. Die trials such as this one were struck in base metal or silver from dies made for the gold pieces of Breen and Gillio's second period, when jewelers made fractional pieces mostly as souvenirs and charms. PCGS lists it as a die trial in silver under BG-1015a. Catalogue number: BG-1015a. PCGS number 10962.

Rarity Notes

Unique (Greysheet)

Cross References

BG-1015a

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