Saw this on ebay, and put in a semi-low bid. I think it is a neat piece that looks like it was carried as a pocket piece. Just paid, so have not seen it in hand yet.
The reverse doesn't look right on the gold dollar, lots of fakes out there .. hopefully its made of gold ...
The reason I said something isn't right, with all the wear on this coin where are all the scratches, nicks, but the biggest thing is why is the date so weakly struck, and the wreath isn't or the one dollar logo, I've seen lots of fakes on theses kinds of coins ....
Your thinking of the 1854 theres 2 types, the 1853 only has 1 type .. also the other 3 mints had some issues with the 1853, ( C, O, D, ) but philly wasn't one of the mints with issues ....
No, I am referring to the quarter in which the gold piece has been mounted. No apparent stars below the eagle on the reverse.
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Pretty coin. I love the well-travelled wear - - what has it purchased? Whose hands did it pass through? Where has it been? Nice find. Useless trivia: President was Franklin Pierce. In 1853 the first practical fire engine went into service in the US, the transcontinental railroad survey began, the process for making condensed milk was patented and Gadsden Purchase was made. Enjoy your coin.