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Can you use a metal detector to find gold in California?
There is lots of gold in California that the early miners didn’t find. Get a good metal detector that can find gold and you might get lucky and start finding gold nuggets! If that isn’t your thing, you can always hunt the parks.
Is it illegal to metal detect in California?
State Park Metal Detecting Rule and Regulation Detail:There is no specific law against use of metal detectors. However, they may not be used for mineralogical or historical / archeological collection. The prying up or digging out of an object may be against the law as defined in Sections 4306,4307, 4308. ยง 4306.
Do I need a permit to metal detect in California?
Permits are not required for prospecting. However, a Plan of Operations is required if the prospecting methods will involve ground disturbing activities, such as digging holes or moving rocks. Before metal detecting, it’s important to make sure the activity is not on an active mining claim.
What is the size of 1855 Cal?
1855-DATED CAL. GOLD INDIAN – WREATH #4b ROUND, 10.2mm 1855-DATED CAL. GOLD TOKEN INDIAN – WREATH #4b ROUND, 10.2mm MS Shop!
How much should I bid on this 1855 Cal Gold token?
It was listed in a Proxibid auction has “1855 Cal. Gold Token.” At best, this should have been listed as a “plated gold or brass replica.” If you spot a bear on the reverse, or any other symbol or text without an indication of denomination, such as “dollar,” “dol.” or even “d,” my advice is not to bid more than $1.
How much are California fractional gold tokens worth?
Go to the “California Gold Token Guide” link and scroll down to “Wreath.” You will see that these are collectible gilt brass tokens worth $15-45. Auctioneers need to check his site before identifying any token as gold, let along California fractional gold.
What size is a 1853 Cal Cal?
1853-DATED CAL. GILT INDIAN – WREATH #5 12 STARS, ROUND, 11.6mm 1853-DATED CAL. GILT TOKEN INDIAN – WREATH #5 12 STARS, ROUND, 11.6mm MS Shop!