1854 G25C BG-103 MS62 PCGS
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$125,000.00
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MS62 |
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10372 |
| Last Update: |
8/10/2026 |
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The BG-103 California Fractional gold piece stands as an unparalleled rarity in the California Small Denomination Gold Series, captivating collectors with its extreme scarcity. Its pale straw-gold surfaces, immersed by delicate powder blue and pale pink hues, boast a satiny texture with semi-reflective fields and a bold strike that amplifies its allure. Faint scratches on Liberty’s cheek, barely noticeable, serve as unique markers of its storied provenance. Produced by Frontier, Deviercy & Co., this variety marries a deteriorating BG-102 obverse with crumbling stars to a reverse showcasing the dramatic DOLLA blunder, accentuated by a sharply repunched D. This coin’s singular beauty and near-mythical status make it a pinnacle for any numismatic collection. Its rarity is staggering: Bob Leonard’s 2003 census in "California Pioneer Fractional Gold" records just three BG-103 specimens, with one potentially a duplicate, hinting that perhaps only two exist. Past PCGS certifications noted an MS-64 and MS-63, but the MS-64 has vanished from records, and NGC lists only an MS-62. The Kenneth W. Lee-Jay Roe coin, once AU-58, is distinct, and PCGS no longer reports an AU-58. The Jay Roe specimen likely upgraded to MS-62, joining this example, with at least two confirmed at this grade. The MS-63 may tie to Leonard’s Census #1 or #2, suggesting a mere three coins survive. This landmark rarity, a holy grail in the California series, is poised to ignite fervent competition among specialists.
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