This looks like ex jewelry in hand. I know this series is highly and heavily counterfeited.
Thoughts on authenticity would be appreciated... Although seeing the luster of the $5 and $10 gold pieces from my previous threads I'm not interested in this one...just trying to learn the series.
I agree IGE. I also don't like the condition of the coin. I own a $10 indian and the detail on this coin doesn't feel the same. Nor does it feel the same as the other $5 and $10 gold pieces.
One thing I don't like about this one is the lettering size variations on the reverse. Here is a PCGS photo of a genuine P mint reverse. Look at the F in FIVE. Many other letters are irregular. Looks like a red flag to me.
I don't get a warm and fuzzy feeling here but it's a common date so the gold content is what's important (value-wise). The weight is perfect so if it's dimensional correct you have about a 1/4 ounce of gold worth $600 (even if it's a gold slug). It's AU so even a genuine piece is worth $600.
My guess is this one is a 1970's Lebanese counterfeit. They were correct on weight and sometimes even better in fineness as they were used as a way to sell gold at that time.
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