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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;Coins4Eli, post: 25384056, member: 150554&quot;]Hello, I just recently purchased a large group of shield and liberty nickels, after I started sorting them I came across this piece. It has the design of an 1854 2½ Dollar gold piece, but its not made of gold. I right now suspect that it may be a contemporary counterfeit, but also the thought that it way be a pattern or die trial has popped through my mind. I am currently looking for just a solid opinion on what it is. I am also wondering why on earth it was worn down so much.</p><p>Now down to the specifics, I weighed it and quickly scanned it with the XRF gun, here are the results:</p><p><br /></p><p>Weight: 2.67g</p><p>Diameter: 18.0mm</p><p><br /></p><p>Metal Content</p><p>Copper: 63.49%</p><p>Zinc: 22.12%</p><p>Nickel: 14.38%</p><p><br /></p><p>Note: The edge is reeded, and upon comparing it to a known genuine piece I have noted that the spacing is the same.</p><p><br /></p><p>All opinions and comments apricated! <img src="styles/default/xenforo/clear.png" class="mceSmilieSprite mceSmilie1" alt=":)" unselectable="on" unselectable="on" /></p><p><br /></p><p>[ATTACH=full]1625455[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]1625456[/ATTACH][/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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