1858 Round 50 Cents. BG-1323. Rarity-8. Liberty Head. MS-62 (PCGS).A fabulous example of an exceedingly rare type, listed in the second edition of the Breen-Gillio reference on California small denomination gold, but not plated therein. Both sides exhibit warm medium gold patina, the obverse modestly semi-prooflike in finish and the reverse with a satin to matte-like texture. The first example of BG-1323 that we can recall handling, and sure to see spirited bidding among specialists.