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penethol New Member United States 2 Posts	Posted 04/08/2013 9:38 pm I have a coin in horrible condition I purchased that I think is gold. Can I get some help identify'n this bugger? It looks like a 20 dollar Liberty gold on the back, same design. But noway it says twenty dollars, all I can make out looks like COMP where the 20 would be. weighs a little over 10 penny weight. Front looks like a 20 dollar liberty as well, I think theres words where the date should be. I'm near positive its gold. * Moved by Staff to a more appropriate forum. * Edited by penethol 04/08/2013 9:44 pm Report this Post to the Staff

Fuzzy317 Moderator United States 14463 Posts	Posted 04/08/2013 9:41 pm pictures would help with identification Report this Post to the Staff
penethol New Member United States 2 Posts	Posted 04/08/2013 9:50 pm Tried to load one! hope I got it! Report this Post to the Staff
Fuzzy317 Moderator United States 14463 Posts	Posted 04/08/2013 9:53 pm Uploading & Posting Images Report this Post to the Staff
penethol New Member United States 2 Posts	Posted 04/08/2013 10:09 pm hope this time it works.! Report this Post to the Staff
penethol New Member United States 2 Posts	Posted 04/08/2013 10:14 pm and the back! I know its in horrible shape , but for 5 bux I took a chance! Report this Post to the Staff
Fuzzy317 Moderator United States 14463 Posts	Posted 04/08/2013 10:28 pm maybe a soak in acetone would reveal more of the designs. Pure acetone, not mixed. Search this forum for proper use of acetone. Report this Post to the Staff
pls Rest in Peace United States 1729 Posts	Posted 04/08/2013 11:54 pm Unlikely that it's gold. It looks like a bronze or brass token. What's its diameter? Report this Post to the Staff
penethol New Member United States 2 Posts	Posted 04/09/2013 07:36 am From what I can tell comparing it to the coinbook which has proper sizes illustrated etc, it fits exactly over the picture of a 20$ liberty. has the same eagle on the back. same liberty gal on the front,It looks like a 20$ liberty front and back but has what look like words where dates and values should be. It also ways a shade over 10 pennyweight. I did the acetone bath and have 2 new pics!! Please help! Report this Post to the Staff
philadelphian Pillar of the Community United States 3253 Posts	Posted 04/09/2013 12:38 pm This is a 19th century German-made brass (gilt?) play-money token. The legend on reverse reads "COMPOS. SPIEL MÃœNZE" or "COMPOS. SPIEL MARKE." Similar example on this site: http://thetrader2003.00freehost.com/nicknacks.htm Report this Post to the Staff
philadelphian Pillar of the Community United States 3253 Posts	Posted 04/09/2013 12:50 pm This Stack's listing also may give you a picture; it doesn't on my phone. http://legacy.stacks.com/Lot/ItemDetail/81926 And Edited by philadelphian 04/09/2013 12:51 pm Report this Post to the Staff
biokemist6 Bedrock of the Community United States 12437 Posts	Posted 04/09/2013 2:06 pm Rule #1 when you suspect something may be a gold coin- if it is corroded, it is definitely not gold. However, copper-based alloys such as brass will most definitely corrode and 10dwt is roughly half the weight of a genuine Double Eagle. Report this Post to the Staff
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