Charlott Gold

I have two Charlott $2.50 gold coins I am thinking of selling.

1843 Plain 4 (23,076) in XF with light undertype which could be confused as scratches or bag marks.

1854 (7,295) in F/VF and Obverse/Reverse flipped light undertype. Wing on Obverse - Star on Reverse.

What would be the best way to maximize the amount I can convert to early copper?

Is there a Charlott Type or variety collectors group?

 

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Maybe someone will see your post and have an "offer you can't refuse", probably the max you could do would be a dollar for dollar swap with another collector

 

If they were mine, before selling I would have them certified. There is a lot of counterfeit Southern gold out there, and just being able to show that they are 'genuine' would reassure potential buyers. Next, I would have good photos made by someone like Todd of blueccphotos, for use on various BST forums. If they didn't sell there, I would think of listing them on eBay, or consigning them. Just my hypothetical plan, as I am not a dealer.

 

It maybe a good idea to start one

 

I have images, but I plan on working for sharper ones after the batteries recharge on my camera.

 

To Marshall

You may find these sites of interest:

Gold Rush Gallery - Dahlonega & Charlotte Branch Mint Specialists

CalGoldOnline.com - California gold

 

Thank you. I picked these up in the 1998 - 1999 time frame and I could easily have been fooled as could those who sold them to me. The 43 is from Silver Coast Coins in Daytona Beach and the 54 from Harlan J. Berk in Chicago. They are obviously worth sending in to be authenticated or identified as fakes. It's worth the price for me to remove fakes from the market.

Now the question of PCGS or NGC? I'm thinking NGC by way of NCS if they can authenticate it before conserving it. They've been stored in flips of unknown origin and possibly harshly cleaned so removing any possible residue should be a good idea if they are authentic.

 

I don't know how much better these are, but here is my second attempt at photographing them.

 

I researched the submission process and have a problem. A five coin minimum problem. I don't have 5 coins in the $28 tier to submit. I called and they don't allow mixing of tiers to reach the minimum. I then tried to find a NGS dealer in my area and there isn't any assistance in locating a nearby dealer on the NGC site.

By the way, they also said there was no way to authenticate the coin prior to having it conserved so I must first get it slabbed for authenticity and if authentic, but only detail graded due to problems, then I would have to send it to NCS who would then conserve it and resubmit it for grading again on the chance it would then qualify. Then, I have to have 5 coins minimum for each step of the process.

Any suggestions?

 

I found a dealer without a storefront in Beaumont who is an authorized NGC dealer who has agreed to help me. I'll let you know how it comes back.

 

I was wrong on this point. I just didn't see their link to dealers. My apologies to NGC for the spurious charge.

 

The first coin jumped off the page as fake to my eye. Denticles way too strong for wear level.

The 54 looks real, but a bit beat up.

I agree with others, your best first step is to have them graded and/or authenticated (and/or previewed by a professional you can trust). The two named by Krispy are great ones to contact for more info.

 

p.s. Charlotte has an "e" on the end. The Queen City.

 

Unfortunately, I can't edit the Title.

 

uh, the "queen city" is cincinnati. that has been the city's nickname since before the civil war.