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<p>[QUOTE="Kazmer81, post: 1085647, member: 28885"]Oh, I see. It just seemed mysterious to me because of where I found it. I also don't understand how something that is constructed so crudely be worn as jewelry. It seems to me like it was made for the purpose of being worn at all times as something precious. Perhaps it had sentamental value for the person who wore it. Anyway, thank you for the replies. However, <b>still, if anyone can possitively identify the stamps on the neck, it would be greatly appreciated. At this point, I agree that they are likely the stamps of the person who made the coin, or jeweler, but if I can get an ID for that it would be great. </b>The obscurity of the location where this was found is what intrigues me most about this coin. I don't understand why it would be where it was, and it was likely there for a very long time. I'm guessing that the coin was made shortly after 1928. </p><p> </p><p>Also, the color came out a bit bright since I used my scanner to make an image of the coin. It's not quite as bright looking in person. It is definitely gold too. The bezel was tested and it is very high quality and is the same color and appearance as the coin. The person who tested it for me said it is 22k, likely the same quality as the original coin.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="Kazmer81, post: 1085647, member: 28885"]Oh, I see. It just seemed mysterious to me because of where I found it. I also don't understand how something that is constructed so crudely be worn as jewelry. It seems to me like it was made for the purpose of being worn at all times as something precious. Perhaps it had sentamental value for the person who wore it. Anyway, thank you for the replies. However, [B]still, if anyone can possitively identify the stamps on the neck, it would be greatly appreciated. At this point, I agree that they are likely the stamps of the person who made the coin, or jeweler, but if I can get an ID for that it would be great. [/B]The obscurity of the location where this was found is what intrigues me most about this coin. I don't understand why it would be where it was, and it was likely there for a very long time. I'm guessing that the coin was made shortly after 1928. Also, the color came out a bit bright since I used my scanner to make an image of the coin. It's not quite as bright looking in person. It is definitely gold too. The bezel was tested and it is very high quality and is the same color and appearance as the coin. The person who tested it for me said it is 22k, likely the same quality as the original coin.[/QUOTE]
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