{"product_id":"1871-territorial-gold-california-small-denom-liberty-head-pcgs-xf40-bg-1109-ogh","title":"1871 Territorial Gold California Small Denom Liberty Head - PCGS XF40 BG-1109 OGH","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e1871 California Fractional Gold Dollar BG-1109\u003c\/strong\u003e is a fascinating survivor from the era of California's territorial gold coinage. This tiny \u003cstrong\u003eLiberty Head gold dollar\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCataloged as \u003cstrong\u003eBG-1109\u003c\/strong\u003e, 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 \u003cstrong\u003erare, historic small-denomination gold\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis example is certified \u003cstrong\u003ePCGS XF40\u003c\/strong\u003e, offering the collector a well-preserved example with the characteristic circulated appearance expected from an 1871 Territorial-era gold piece. Its \u003cstrong\u003ePCGS population of just 4\u003c\/strong\u003e makes this certified example particularly noteworthy for specialists building a registry-quality California Fractional Gold collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePresented in an \u003cstrong\u003eOriginal Government Holder (OGH)\u003c\/strong\u003e, this piece combines historic charm with established third-party certification. PCGS identifies BG-1109 as a \u003cstrong\u003e1871 G$1 California Fractional Gold\u003c\/strong\u003e issue and records an estimated survival of only 175 examples across all grades, underscoring the scarcity of this fascinating series.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1871 California Fractional Gold $1 BG-1109\u003c\/strong\u003e Liberty Head\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePCGS XF40\u003c\/strong\u003e certified condition\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePCGS population of only 4\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOriginal Government Holder (OGH)\u003c\/strong\u003e with historic Territorial Gold appeal\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor collectors of \u003cstrong\u003eCalifornia Gold, Territorial issues, and scarce American gold\u003c\/strong\u003e, the 1871 BG-1109 offers a compelling combination of history, rarity, and classic Liberty design in an exceptionally collectible format.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"CoinsTV","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49500036268270,"sku":"CTV011519","price":899.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0444\/1086\/3773\/files\/1871_1e7eb2c1-8125-44f7-833d-c5e17c1a6877.png?v=1787747530","url":"https:\/\/www.coinstv.net\/products\/1871-territorial-gold-california-small-denom-liberty-head-pcgs-xf40-bg-1109-ogh","provider":"CoinsTV","version":"1.0","type":"link"}