Considered a token. http://numismaclub.com/unt/160437-1859_california_gold_token___round_indian_with_star.html
I was passing through a town and stopped at a pawn shop that had an old revolving window case of worn coins. I spotted a few walking liberty halfs...
So you found out the dealer is a collector above a seller. A collector should price things high to retain a collection. If a buyer talks him out...
And there goes another trade secret.
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