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<p>[QUOTE="Treashunt, post: 186509, member: 6763"]Marius:</p><p> First, always take the coin out of the plastic when you take a picture. The reflection of the holder really effects the quality.</p><p> Second, as I mentioned before, get a good scale and weigh it.</p><p> If it is legit: The only thing that is possible is that it was struck on a $2 1/2 planchet, so if it is 3.11 grams or less (from wear) then it is simply a gold plated Indian cent.</p><p>If it weighs more than 3.11 grams, a $2 1/2 dollar coni weighs in at 4.18 grams (unc) then it is definately worth the extra leg work for certification.</p><p> So, now the ball is in your court, possibly go to a jeweler's store and ask them to weigh it in grams, or a local pawn shop may have a scale.</p><p> Good luck, but, ....... well, you know, the odds are against you and that it is just plated.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="Treashunt, post: 186509, member: 6763"]Marius: First, always take the coin out of the plastic when you take a picture. The reflection of the holder really effects the quality. Second, as I mentioned before, get a good scale and weigh it. If it is legit: The only thing that is possible is that it was struck on a $2 1/2 planchet, so if it is 3.11 grams or less (from wear) then it is simply a gold plated Indian cent. If it weighs more than 3.11 grams, a $2 1/2 dollar coni weighs in at 4.18 grams (unc) then it is definately worth the extra leg work for certification. So, now the ball is in your court, possibly go to a jeweler's store and ask them to weigh it in grams, or a local pawn shop may have a scale. Good luck, but, ....... well, you know, the odds are against you and that it is just plated.[/QUOTE]
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