Value Of California Gold Token 1/2dollar 1852 Indian Head Rev. Bear Under 1/2?

• How much is it worth?

The coin that you have mentioned is in fact very common to come by so they are each valued at around $1 and $3. However, you should probably consult a professional dealer to obtain the definite valuation as a coin's worth may vary depending on its quality among other factors .

• How to Identify this Coin?

The dollar that you have made reference to has specific features on it that will help identify it. On one side of the coin you should see a drawing of the head of a red Indian with the date '1852' located underneath it. A line of stars should be circling around the head from left to right.

The other side of the coin depicts a large bear walking across a line of stones. The bear is significant because it has a thick tail that is upturned rather than facing downwards. You should also notice that there are poppy fronds at the front and the back of the bear. In addition, the denomination of the coin is displayed largely above the bear which in this case is '1/2'. Surrounding the denomination is an arc of wreaths which display 'California gold' within it.