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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;Cringely, post: 896840, member: 22271&quot;]Edap,</p><p><br /></p><p>Weight should be 4.18 grams, diameter 18 mm. Unfortunately, there are a lot of fakes out there. For diagnostics, I&#039;d look at <a href="http://coinfacts.com/quarter_eagles/liberty_head_quarter_eagles/1857s_quarter_eagle.htm" target="_blank" class="externalLink ProxyLink" data-proxy-href="http://coinfacts.com/quarter_eagles/liberty_head_quarter_eagles/1857s_quarter_eagle.htm" rel="nofollow">http://coinfacts.com/quarter_eagles/liberty_head_quarter_eagles/1857s_quarter_eagle.htm</a>. While this website is out of date, it is still useful. Taking the coin to a reputable dealer is also a good idea. If you are told that the coin is a fake, ask why he/she thinks it is not real. Fake gold coins, if actually made form gold are worth at least the melt value of the gold (about $140). If the dealer believes that it is authentic, ask him/her what grade it might be (but don&#039;t rely on a single opinion)/</p><p><br /></p><p>If the weight, diameter and other diagnostics work out, then submitting the coin for grading is a good idea. Since you are overseas, I&#039;d contact PCGS and find out if they have an authorized dealer in your area that could submit the coin for you.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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