State of California (1851)

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About This Coin

State of California gold pieces from 1851 represent an official state-sanctioned gold coinage produced before federal minting capacity met California's needs. They hold unique significance as government-issued but non-federal gold coinage from the Gold Rush era.

Specifications

Series

California Gold (1849-1855)

Diameter

21.6mm

Strike Types & Varieties(12)

Strike TypeVerified Legacy

1851 State of California, K-3 Gold Eagle

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Specifications

Strike Types & Varieties(12)

1851 California Two and a Half Dollar - K-1b Restrike

1851 Half Eagle Die Trial - K-2, State of California, Silver

1851 Half Eagle Die Trial - K-2a, State of California, Copper

1851 Silver State of California, Gilt Gold Double Eagle

1851 State of California K-1a Gold Quarter Eagle

1851 State of California Ten Dollar - Copper

1851 State of California Ten Dollar - Gilt Silver

1851 State of California Twenty Dollar - Silver

1851 State of California Two and a Half Dollar - Gilt Silver

1851 State of California Two-and-a-Half Dollar - White Metal

1851 State of California, K-1 Gold Quarter Eagle

1851 State of California, K-3 Gold Eagle