1851 $2.5 K-1a San Francisco Ca, Token MS65 NGC

1851 $ 2.50 State of California Copper Die Trial Pattern K-1a, Adams 79, NGC MS65

 1851 San Francisco State of California Pattern $2.50. K-1a, Adams 79. Copper. Reeded Edge. Great example of this very rare variety of copper die trail. It has rich deep brown color, with reflective hues. 17.7mm. 22.4gns. Obverse: Head of Liberty facing left, LIBERTY intaglio on coronet, surrounded by 13 stars. Reverse: SAN FRANCISCO STATE OF CALIFORNIA 1851 around a wreath within which is 2 1/2 DOLLARS. Dies unsigned..