California Fractional Gold
1870 25C Goofy Head Octagonal 25 Cents, BG-789, R.4, MS66 PCGS. Die State III, with many reverse cracks and a large cud that obliterates much of the upper wreath on the right. This issue is from an unknown maker, probably struck on a drop press. The obverse was struck with the head oriented on a side-to-side axis. The design elements are well-detailed, and the well-preserved orange-gold surfaces are slightly prooflike. Population: 2 in 66, 0 finer (8/17).
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