Hello everyone! I am completely new to the coin world so be gentle. I was cleaning out my house and stumbled on some old books in the basement. While flipping through one of them, this coin fell out. I cannot tell if it is fake or not and need some expert opinions. I doubt its real, but it would be cool if it was! It's rather heavy but seems kind of small in size. I took a picture of it next to a bottle cap as a comparison. Thanks guys.
It is quite easy to tell if you are familiar at all with the coins. This is what a real one looks like -
Maybe not all is lost if the coin was actually made from Gold! However, from the looks of it, it appears to be a cast composition (probably lead mixed with some other alloy) that was Gold plated. Have the coin checked out by a by a reputable Coin Shop or Jewelry Shop to see if it is made of Gold or is Gold plated. You might just have an extra $150 or more in your pocket when you walk out of the Shop! Frank
