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| Location | United States |
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| Year | 1855 |
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| Technique | Die-struck |
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| Obverse description | Central field depicts the Great Seal of California in relief, showing the seated figure of Minerva with a spear, a grizzly bear, a sailing ship on the bay, and mountains in the background, all enclosed within a wreath of oak and laurel branches. The legend CALIFORNIA CHAPTER No. 5 R.A.M. curves around the upper periphery, with EUREKA inscribed within the seal, and ONE PENNY along the lower border. The token is encircled by a beaded rim. |
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| Reverse script | Latin |
| Reverse lettering | A.I. 2385 CHARTERED APR. 30, 1855 SAN FRANCISCO |
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