What's Wrong With This 1857 Gold Dollar?

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Djrev757 Valued Member United States 131 Posts	Posted 12/30/2023 3:25 pm Hello I was weighing my gold scraps and was putting this coin in because it's damaged but I was wondering if any of you know what's going on with is? It looks like someone made it into a necklace or something but I don't know why they'd use such a small coin or why it's on top and bottom if connected to a chain or bracelet. Have you guys seen this on other coins and was it due to someone making it into a piece of jewelry? Report this Post to the Staff

Blastenpene4 Pillar of the Community United States 959 Posts	Posted 12/30/2023 3:32 pm I believe it had a hinged clasp on it at some point. Looks like the hinge was below the date and the catch, now broken, was above the "1." This would enable it to be worn as a small broach, or even on a man's lapel. Just a guess. Report this Post to the Staff
IndianGoldEagle Bedrock of the Community United States 36903 Posts	Posted 12/30/2023 4:15 pm that makes sense. If it was a pin the solder mark would only be on one edge. Report this Post to the Staff
Coinfrog Bedrock of the Community United States 94367 Posts	Posted 12/30/2023 5:17 pm Agree, that makes sense. Report this Post to the Staff
Djrev757 Valued Member United States 131 Posts	Posted 12/30/2023 10:15 pm Blastenpene4 - Makes perfect sense, thank you! Report this Post to the Staff
Errers and Varietys Bedrock of the Community United States 75143 Posts	Posted 12/30/2023 11:21 pm I agree with Blastenpene4. Errers and Varietys. Report this Post to the Staff
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