1834 $5 Classic Head -- Authentic? Your Grade?

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rum_n_cola Valued Member United States 175 Posts	Posted 08/28/2012 7:56 pm I have inherited numerous coins from my great grandfather who collected coins from 1930s up until he passed recently at over 100 years old! What are your thoughts? I am trying to have all these insured and could use a little more info. You thoughts on authenticity and grade? It is a nice coin to say the least. Thank you all in advance for your replies. Edited by rum_n_cola 08/28/2012 10:47 pm Report this Post to the Staff

rum_n_cola Valued Member United States 175 Posts	Posted 08/28/2012 7:59 pm Hope the photos are clear enough Edited by rum_n_cola 08/28/2012 10:47 pm Report this Post to the Staff
Canadian-Banknotes Pillar of the Community Canada 4944 Posts	Posted 08/28/2012 8:19 pm I am not very knowledgeable with classic gold coins, however I think the coin is a counterfeit, I looked up the coin in the "US coin Facts" to see a picture of a real one, the obverse of your coin just doesn't look right to me. The detail in the hair is different, as well as the shape of the face. http://www.coincommunity.com/us_gol...sic_head.asp Edited by Canadian-Banknotes 08/28/2012 8:20 pm Report this Post to the Staff
philadelphian Pillar of the Community United States 3253 Posts	Posted 08/28/2012 8:22 pm It's called the "Classic Head." 1834 was the first year the design was minted. This appears to be the "second head" variety, with a plain 4, instead of one with a crosslet. Report this Post to the Staff
OneBowl Pillar of the Community United States 759 Posts	Posted 08/28/2012 8:31 pm I'm leaning towards an authentic 1834 crosslet 4 Classic Head Half Eagle, high AU (?). It's not a Capped Head. You should definitely place more stock in replies from those with more expertise than I though. edit: thought I saw the crosslet, but upon further review, not so anymore. Edited by OneBowl 08/28/2012 8:34 pm Report this Post to the Staff
D0ubl3Eagle Pillar of the Community United States 5854 Posts	Posted 08/29/2012 6:57 pm Looks approximately a AU-50 to me. Two problems that I see that could very likely cause this to slab as a problem coin. One, there is a scratch right below Liberty's chin. Second, the coin appears that it might have been cleaned unless it is just the photos. After looking at some auction records of coins with multiple problems, I would guess its value would be around $500ish. Report this Post to the Staff
Jaobler Pillar of the Community United States 6391 Posts	Posted 08/29/2012 11:05 pm I'm also wondering about authenticity. The 3 in the date looks wrong. Can you check the weight? It should weigh in around 8.3 grams I think. It appears to be a plain 4 (not the much more valuable crosslet type). If authentic it would probably sell in the $700 ballpark. Report this Post to the Staff
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