I wanted to follow up with everyone concerning this coin.
I took it to another LCS, that does most of it's work via the web. I won't list the urL only because I think they are more expensive even the golden eagle.
They looked at it and offered $75.00, their coin guy seemed to think it was legit, so I called the owner and told him the offer price, he accepted it.
When I called him the offer was $70.00, I told the owner and he accepted, when I got off the phone, I countered $75.00. the lcs bought it, and I pocket 5.00 for my time.
(yes, I did tell the owner about the price difference, and he doesn't mind that I made 5.00 off it. He is a co-worker and a confidant of mine as well (ie: friend))
I do think it was real, and perhaps I should have just paid the 70.00 and kept for myself. I am sure I passed up an incredible deal for a key date. But, you live and learn. and I am sure I can find another in the future. I am not kicking myself in the behind for it. For me to be sure, I would have had to send it in.