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Bear #2
Shagy bear with a mane and lion's head
Ground underneath
Fancy floral pattern in front and behind
Denomination in large letters in middle
"CALIFORNIA GOLD" in arc across the top
Several dies seen, each apparently hand cut
Line drawing heads, but finer work than the bear #1 coins
Seen with 1932 Olympics and 1936 Bay Bridge obverses
Seen in 1/4 1/2, and 1 size
Reported by Andy as made by Motivations research and later by Art Smith with "replica" on the reverse. 1970s or later. See also wreath #6.
Burnie reports that most of these are known with "ALL Dates 1849-1860"
1 varieties listed
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Bear #2, all are 13 stars, line drawing style, medal orientation
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Round 1
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