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<p>[QUOTE="Ripley, post: 744230, member: 19199"]If it was not counterfeit I would grade it MS-60....however if you are very lucky, the counterfeit may be 90 fine and the proper weight. If that is the case meltdown would be its value. Calculate the specific gravity of the coin to see if its even close to gold. A destructive test would be a Brinell hardness test, but the diamond would leave another mark on the coin. Best advise go to a reputable dealer and have him test it for you. Good luck. Traci[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="Ripley, post: 744230, member: 19199"]If it was not counterfeit I would grade it MS-60....however if you are very lucky, the counterfeit may be 90 fine and the proper weight. If that is the case meltdown would be its value. Calculate the specific gravity of the coin to see if its even close to gold. A destructive test would be a Brinell hardness test, but the diamond would leave another mark on the coin. Best advise go to a reputable dealer and have him test it for you. Good luck. Traci[/QUOTE]
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