If a california gold TOKEN/Coin has a bear on the back, it's probably a replica token, of negligible numismatic value. During the California gold rush (which began in earnest in 1849 and reached a peak in...
There is a great deal of mis-information circulating about small California gold coins and tokens. This guide provides facts which have been assembled from over 10 years of mostly original research into the...
New Ebay rules are a boon to buyers. Ebay has been improving the coin paper money sections for several months now. Limiting "certified" auctions to the 4 or 5 companies on the "approved" list. A good start...
Hello ! These So-called "Slugs" represent the very large $50 gold coins that were struck in California for use by the Miners and Pioneers during the Gold Rush. Early Facsimiles of these wonderful coins were...