Hi Marty, Thank you for contacting Mearto with your appraisal inquiry. Coin values can range quite broadly depending on their grade, which is something that requires in-person evaluation by a specialized coin grader. Mearto doesn't provide that (additional) service but what I can give you is a broad range of what this coin might be worth (pending grading) and let you decide if its worth the expense of getting it valued. It's also a question of authenticity - look at this website: https://coinquest.com/cgi-bin/cq/coins.pl?coin=1604 Based on the photos and information provided, and subject to examination, this is: An 1889 California gold half-dollar coin With Indian head and 13 stars on one side, walking bear on the back 1/2 inch diameter CONDITION: pending grading but appears to be in generally good condition PROVENANCE: inherited $150-2,000+ pending grading* *represents a fair-market value for auction purposes; retail or asking price may vary. Please let us know if you have additional items to appraise, and thank you again for using Mearto.
