UNITED STATES: AV California "quarter dollar" (0.20g), 1882, cf. Heritage Auction 1136, Lot 3385; cf. Mike Locke Wreath #9, About Unc, 9.23mm octagonal "Chinese head" California gold, Asian caricature head right with pony tail extending below the bust // "1882" within stylized wreath, small hole (as usual) at 11:00, RR. This issue was apparently made by the California Jewelry Company in San Francisco in or about 1882. According to Mike Locke, "Most seen are holed. All are rare." See his website at www.calgoldcoin.com for much useful information on these issues.
Estimate: USD 180 - 260