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Sweden
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Hello from Sweden I bought this brosch today at a fleamarket and would like some info and maybe if it has any value, I think it is in gold. I tried to remove the coin with no success, scratched it a little bit. Thx take care.      Edited by viking
04/16/2014 4:39 pm
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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 That is not a US coin and it is almost certainly not a coin from any other country either. |
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New Member
 Sweden
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Thx biokemist, now I feel stupid.
Maybe I should go on and get it out from the case then?
Im almost certain it is gold.
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Pillar of the Community
Canada
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to CCF! Quote:
That is not a US coin and it is almost certainly not a coin from any other country either. I agree, it looks like some sort of token or medal. Edited by Canadian-Banknotes
04/16/2014 5:40 pm
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Valued Member
United Kingdom
216 Posts |
Maybe consider taking it to a jewellers to see if they can test it.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
589 Posts |
It is not in the World gold coins Catalog from 1601-present 6th edition.  |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
2757 Posts |
1803 was the Louisiana purchase and the Lewis and Clark Expedition. Can't help to think it was a commemorative to one of those, somehow.
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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I would be surprised if it was gold though. More likely just a heavy gold plating.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
2757 Posts |
I'm interested in seeing the reverse of the token - my dremel would do the job!
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Canada
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I would be surprised if it was gold though. More likely just a heavy gold plating.  |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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It seems to be a mass-produced insert for costume jewelry. Here's one in a keychain:  They seem to be molded/punched from thin metal. Here's the reverse of one taken out of its setting:  Looking at these, viking's does appear to be coated with something gold-colored. |
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United States
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Valued Member
United States
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I sincerely doubt it is gold. I would leave it alone and chalk it up to experience as you will likely damage both parts by separating them. "Buy what you know about." Best Regards, George |
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