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Mexico Small Golden Coin

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 Posted 01/28/2013  2:14 pm Show Profile   Bookmark this topic Add carlosguardia to your friends list Get a Link to this Message Number of Subscribers
I found this really small (10mm diameter) golden coin that seems more like a token. It says Maximiliano y Carlota on the obverse and IMPERIO MEXICANO 1866 1867 on the reverse. Any idea if this is actually from that era and if it is actually gold or just a worthless token. Thank you!


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 Posted 01/28/2013  6:08 pm  Show Profile   Bookmark this reply Add Sap to your friends list Get a Link to this Reply
It's definitely not a genuine coin, and not from the era - it's probably mid 20th century or later, when "gold miniatures" became fashionable. And while it probably is real gold, it may not be very high fineness - perhaps 8k or so.
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It may also be a gold-plated token, commonly used in weddings in Mexico.
A specific gravity test could tell if it's solid.
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