Lot 256
1858 Indian Head California Round Gold Coin
Sold December 12, 2025
- Price realized
- $60
Price realized is the winning bid (hammer price) and excludes buyer’s premium.
About this lot
Estimated Value: $150-300
Origin: California, U.S.A
Denomination: No denomination marked
Year: 1858
Mint: No Official U.S. mint but minted in California, U.S.A., privately minted
Grade/Condition: F or VF
Metal: ~90% gold and ~10% copper
Weight (+/- 0.2g): 0.3 grams
Additional Description: Struck in 1858 during the California Gold Rush, this Indian Head round gold coin reflects the unique and entrepreneurial spirit of mid-nineteenth-century western coinage. The obverse presents a stylized Native American profile, emblematic of both the romanticized imagery of the era and the distinctive character of California’s privately issued gold pieces. The reverse, typically unmarked by denomination, emphasizes its role as both a medium of exchange and a store of value in a rapidly growing economy. Believed to be of F to VF (Fine to Very Fine) grade, the coin shows wear consistent with circulation while retaining the essential contours and charm of its design.
Lot details
- Lot
- 256
- Auction
- Gold and Silver Showcase
- Closed
- December 12, 2025
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