1870 50c Gold BG-1024 Fractional AU53 PCGS

1870 50c Gold BG-1024 Fractional AU53 PCGS – A Choice Relic of California’s Gold Rush

Capture a genuine piece of American frontier history with this impressive 1870 50c Gold BG-1024 Fractional coin. Certified a solid AU53 by PCGS, this specimen offers a direct connection to the post-Gold Rush economy of California, where private minters created essential currency for a booming population. This coin’s high-end preservation and historical importance make it a stellar addition for any collector passionate about America’s pioneer past.

Key Features & Collector Highlights:

Choice About Uncirculated 53 Condition
- Graded AU53 by the Professional Coin Grading Service (PCGS), this coin exhibits only light, honest wear consistent with brief commercial use.
- It retains sharp design details and much of its original golden luster, making it a high-quality example for the grade.
Authentic “Cal Gold” Provenance
- As a BG-1024 variety, this is a verified example of California Fractional Gold, privately issued to meet the intense demand for small change in the West.
- It tells the story of a unique monetary system that arose from necessity and ingenuity during one of America’s most dynamic eras.
Classic Liberty Head Design
- Features the iconic Liberty Head motif, a staple of American coinage that symbolized the nation’s ideals during a period of rapid expansion.
- The coin’s design is a miniature work of art, representing the independent spirit of the private minters who produced it.
Guaranteed Rarity and Authenticity
- PCGS certification guarantees the coin’s 1870 origin, BG-1024 attribution, and AU53 grade.
- California Fractional Gold pieces are inherently scarce, and examples in certified, high-end circulated grades are always in demand.
A Sound Numismatic Investment
- The fascinating history, gold content, and certified rarity of “Cal Gold” ensure its enduring appeal in the numismatic market.
- This coin is an essential piece for building a specialized collection of pioneer gold or 19th-century U.S. coinage.

This 1870 50c Gold Fractional is more than a collectible; it is a historic artifact that you can hold in your hand. Its excellent state of preservation for a coin of this type makes it a standout piece that speaks to a legendary time in American history. Secure this fascinating Gold Rush-era coin for your collection and own a piece of the Wild West today!

Features & Specs

Coin Certification	PCGS
Coin Condition	Almost Uncirculated
Coin Grade	AU53

Frequently asked questions

You do not need to schedule an in-person buying consultation at Arnold Jewelers in Largo. Simply come in during our store hours, and our Numismatist, Gemologist, or Rolex specialist will take a look at your applicable items.

We Buy:

Once assessed, you will receive a written offer on the spot. Upon acceptance of the offer, you will receive payment immediately. We pay the most for gold, silver, coins, Rolex, and diamonds in the Tampa Bay Area.

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Visit Us In Store

Whether you are mailing in your item or bringing it to us in person at our jewelry store in Largo, we guarantee your items will be safe and secure throughout the entire process.

Mail In Items:
We Buy Gold, Silver, Coins, Rolex, Trading Cards, Diamonds and more online.

Fill out the Online Mail-in form for Gold or Silver
Package up your goods and send them via mail! We will reimburse up to $15 of shipping costs if we purchase your items
We will inspect your items, and you will receive a final offer.
Upon our offer, you will receive payment.
For our mail-in services, you can choose to have an immediate payment sent to you through PayPal, or we can send you a check.

We buy coins online! We are interested in the following:

Ancient & Medieval coins
World Coins circa 1500-1940’s (virtually any country)
- British Sovereigns
- Chinese Panda Coins
- American Gold Eagles
- Canadian Maple Leafs
- Austrian Philharmonic Coins
- Mexican Libertads
- Australian Kangaroo Coins
- Russian Ruble Coins
- Japanese Yen Coins
- South African Krugerrands
- Ancient Coins
- and more collectible coins!
US Coins from 1774-1964 & Modern US Coins from 2009-current
- Lincoln Cents
- Morgan Silver Dollars
- Washington Quarters
- Walking Liberty Half Dollars
- Buffalo Nickels
- Kennedy Half Dollars
- American Eagle Bullion Coins
- State Quarters
- Indian Head Cents
- Roosevelt Dimes
- and more collectible coins!
US & Foreign Tokens / Medals circa 1500-1930’s
Hobo Nickels and Dollars
Shipwreck Coins/ Atochas
Error Coins
Silver Bullion
Gold Bullion
Rare individual minted coins and medallions
Physical Bitcoin & Crypto currencies

Sell To Us

Zack, our primary coin grader, will evaluate up to 10 coins for free to let you know if certifying them will increase their value or not. The additional fee for individual assessment is $5/coin.

Reasons to certify a coin:

Authenticity: Some coin types are incredibly scarce and just being certified makes them more valuable.
Condition Grade: If the coin attains a numerical grade it may affect the price.
Security: Certified coins are given serial numbers that can then be registered and insured for protection against theft or loss.
Value: Grading takes out the guesswork of a coin’s value letting you find a stricter range of value.

Reasons not to certify a coin:

Condition: If the surfaces have been damaged, cleaned, or altered in any way the coin is likely not worth certifying.
Color: Some coins are given fake toning to hide defects these colors appear unnatural and can devalue a coin.
Staining: Certain metals can be stained after reacting with various chemicals leaving them discolored.

Here we treat you the same as we would a coin dealer and offer incredible wholesale pricing the same pricing that a fellow coin dealer would be paying on the exact market. We will even show you this information at the time of sale from other coin buyers.

Not all silver bullion is created equal – many coin dealers will simply buy 1 oz of .999 fine silver for whatever the silver market may be. There are many both modern and vintage coins made for silver bullion that bring larger premiums beyond that.

DO YOU HAVE A SIZEABLE COLLECTION OF COINS OR INHERIT A COLLECTION THAT YOU WOULD LIKE TO GET A QUOTE TO SELL?

Here at Arnold Jewelry & Coin, one or multiple of our coin buyers can make an appointment to come out to you and evaluate your collection. The initial cost for an evaluation is $60/hour and we can tell you individual values or pricing for the entire collection – if you end up selling the collection or part of the collection to our coin shop the hourly fee is waived. In addition to coins, we buy paper currency, cards, comics, antiques & other collector items.

IF YOU ARE LOOKING FOR A COIN DEALER TO EITHER BUY OR SELL YOUR COINS, WE CARRY BOTH PCGS & NGC CERTIFIED COINS OR WE CAN HAVE YOUR COINS GRADED AT DEALER PRICING.

Being an authorized coin dealer means we have direct accounts with PCGS & NGC – the top coin certifiers in the nation. Now than ever, it is more important to find a reputable coin dealer as with each year better and better counterfeits are being made and sold – lots of people end up getting taken advantage of trusting an unknown coin buyer. Counterfeit coins have led to a major increase in certified coin grading and authentication, beware of any coin shop you are unable to call directly or locate their direct physical location. Many false coin dealers or coin shops pop up online offering deals too good to seem true both graded and ungraded coins – if you feel this way it is likely the case. Be wary of these websites posing to be “coin dealers” look at the other items they are selling other than coins or check their google reviews/business information.

If you are looking for a coin shop to value your items simply send us a list or photos of your coins and we will get you an evaluation back to you quickly. Selling is easier than ever, once you send your photos and receive an estimate for your coins just ship your coins out priority or express mail with signature confirmation to our coin shop. As soon as we get the coins in we will check to verify they are as what we evaluated. Once approved we quickly send out a payment to you via check, wire, Zelle, Venmo, or PayPal. We hope to become your local or not-so-local coin dealer.

UNLIKE MOST OTHER COIN SHOPS, WE DEAL IN BOTH FOREIGN, US, AND BULLION COINS.

Most coin buyers do not pay up for foreign coins as there are so many types, varieties, and denominations. However, Zack, our primary coin buyer, specializes in foreign coins and has paid up to $10,000 for individual foreign pieces.

As a coin buyer, we pay the top dollar for your uncertified & certified coins. No collection is too big or too small we are a powerful coin buyer and have purchased collections for upwards of $250,000! Not only do we pay top dollar for your coins our coin shop also sells at incredible pricing. Whether it is a numismatic piece or a bullion item if you scour the internet for pricing you will likely find no other coin shop or coin dealer with better pricing than us. We try to be incredibly competitive and aggressive with our pricing. We are always looking for new inventory and the next hot items to add to our coin shop displays.

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We are happy to combine shipping on multiple purchases. You may shop for up to 2 weeks before requesting a total with combined shipping. Simply commit to buying individual items and when you are ready to pay, ask us to combine your orders. We are in Jewelry Store in Tampa, but we can ship internationally.