1849 California "Indian-Bear" Round Gold Token
Updated August 7, 2026
This auction ended on August 11, 2026.
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| Lot number | 475 |
| Auction | Lucas's Coins and Jewelry Auction |
| Date | August 11, 2026 at 8:00 PM CDT |
| Auction house | Wilson Creek Auctions LLC |
| Location | Cornell, Wisconsin |
The 1849 California Gold Token featuring the Indian and Bear design is a highly sought-after piece of historical pioneer exonumia representing the peak of the California Gold Rush. These privately issued tokens were typically struck by jewelers or local mints to alleviate severe shortages of small-denomination federal currency.
