Diameter: 18 mm
Mintage: 1,389
Weight: 4.18 grams (64.50 grains)
Metal: 90% gold, 10% copper
Edge: Reeded
Designer: Christian Gobrecht
Category: Quarter Eagles ($2.50 Gold)
Struck from the first gold shipped east from the California gold rush and counterstamped CAL. above the eagle, the 1848 CAL. is a historic rarity — a commemorative in all but name, and highly prized in any grade.
What’s It Worth?
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