The 1871 California Fractional Gold Dollar BG-1109 is a fascinating survivor from the era of California's territorial gold coinage. This tiny Liberty Head gold dollar represents the California Fractional Gold series, a collectible area renowned for its historic connection to the Gold Rush era and its remarkable variety of designs.

Cataloged as BG-1109, this issue is an approximately 15.5 mm gold piece with an octagonal format and a Liberty portrait on the obverse. The compact size and intricate design make California fractional gold especially appealing to collectors who appreciate rare, historic small-denomination gold.

This example is certified PCGS XF40, offering the collector a well-preserved example with the characteristic circulated appearance expected from an 1871 Territorial-era gold piece. Its PCGS population of just 4 makes this certified example particularly noteworthy for specialists building a registry-quality California Fractional Gold collection.

Presented in an Original Government Holder (OGH), this piece combines historic charm with established third-party certification. PCGS identifies BG-1109 as a 1871 G$1 California Fractional Gold issue and records an estimated survival of only 175 examples across all grades, underscoring the scarcity of this fascinating series.

Key Features

• 1871 California Fractional Gold $1 BG-1109 Liberty Head

• PCGS XF40 certified condition

• PCGS population of only 4

• Original Government Holder (OGH) with historic Territorial Gold appeal

For collectors of California Gold, Territorial issues, and scarce American gold, the 1871 BG-1109 offers a compelling combination of history, rarity, and classic Liberty design in an exceptionally collectible format.