My in-laws have asked me to find out more about a coin they have - they are not collectors but this was found in a coat lining of my mother-in-law's mother... she has held on to it for years.... it is encased in a white thinboard cover with very thin clear centers on each side. I found a pic of it (both sides exactly) on google and am wondering what it is worth? Can you point me in the right direction to look for this information? www.dahlonegagold.com/dg541.htm I can post a pic of the coin they have later in the week if necessary, as they took it home with them tonight. Thank you for your time.
Well to help you out we need a photo of THE coin..... There isn't any way to help without that as $1 gold pieces are faked LOTS... Speedy
Really?? Sheesh - how do you fake a coin?? I will run over there tomorrow and snap a couple of pics -- I don't think it comes out of the holder though - I think its sealed. I'll post it tomorrow eve. Thank you for your time.
to CoinTalk Newbie. If your coin is exactly like the one you linked to, including the "D" below the wreath on the reverse, and if it is genuine, it is the most valuable year/mintmark of that type coin. Unfortunately, that also means it is more likely to be a counterfeit. If it's a particularly bad counterfeit, we will be able to tell you so when we see your pictures, but it would probably require an in-hand examination to be sure. From your description of the holder, it is what is generally known as a "2x2", consisting of light cardboard with mylar "windows". They run a few cents each in any coin store. So long as you avoid a direct flash reflection, you can take clear pictures without removing the coin. If you do remove it, be sure to handle the coin only by its edges, to avoid fingerprints or other marks that could lower its value.
There are many many ways to fake such a coin....they can fake the whole thing or maybe just change the date or mintmark.... Speedy
Greetings All, Thank you for your time and responses to this post. I got the pics but they did NOT turn out at all... everything is just a jumble of fuzz - and.... There is no "D" on it. What I initially thought was a D was in fact part of the design... (Did I mention my eyes weren't that great??) Dad took the coin out - CLEANED it ... and had a magnifying glass and a there simply is no D... Other than that - its the same picture on front and back as the link. I suppose we just need to find someone near who deals in coins for an appraisal. Thanks again for the information. A prosperous New Year Wish to all!
OH NO! You never, ever, ever want to clean a coin! That HUGELY decreases the value Hopefully he didn't truly clean it, but rather blow simply blew off dust or something.
