I found this and have no idea what it is

I found this and it's only about 1/2 inch wide what is it?

 

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Any help would be appreciated

 

It's a miniature copy of a St. Gaudens double eagle ($20 gold piece). They're usually gold-plated.

 

It was better looking till a pawn shop ruined it

 

What did they do, polish it, or acid-test it?

I see these at shows for a dollar or two, I believe. At least you aren't out very much.

 

Acid

 

Yeah, I can see them doing that, although I'm surprised they thought it was worth testing; I see these gold-plated novelties all the time, and I don't think I've ever seen one that was actual solid gold.

I'm sorry they ruined it for you, but again, you should be able to replace it fairly cheaply if you want.

 

I'm good I have a question earlier I posted a picture of a 1969 penny looks like mint condition too me but on the back it is missing the artist initials and read one sold for almost 8 grand can you hel?

 

This is a 1969 lincoln penny missing the artist initials

 

I'm afraid I'm not the guy for Lincoln cent varieties. If you start a thread for it in the Errors forum, others should be able to help.

 

Ok thank you

 

generally available miniature copy from multiple sources, such as Amazon
https://www.amazon.com/Mini-Gauden-...003IETBAU/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_product_top?ie=UTF8

 

Very cute and cool, whatever it is!

 

Thank you

 

A Leprechaun's coin?