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Pillar of the Community
United States
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I decided to buy this coin after looking at it for several months. It piqued my interest as it is certified Genuine by PCGS however on the center of the obverse is rubbed away and looks to be a base metal with a gilt wash.   I'm thinking this is a contemporary counterfeit. What say you, CCF-ers? |
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
12437 Posts |
it looks like a poor attempt at solder removal
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Pillar of the Community
United States
1531 Posts |
Shame  but looks legitimate to me |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
8137 Posts |
Looks real. How do you know the date is 1852?
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Moderator
 United States
23522 Posts |
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Looks real. How do you know the date is 1852?
Base of the 2 is still visible next to the 5. I think this one served double duty during its' lifetime, as both a button and a necklace. Or, perhaps, something was soldered to it to be part of the necklace. |
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Pillar of the Community
 United States
4409 Posts |
I didn't think of solder.
It's my first Charlotte gold coin. Regardless of what it is, I am going to keep it in my collection.
Will I buy a problem free Charlotte gold coin in the future? Possibly.
-MV
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Pillar of the Community
United States
7615 Posts |
Ex jewelry piece with a poor job of solder removal.
Anyway you look at it it is still a Southern mint gold coin!
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Pillar of the Community
Canada
5417 Posts |
Probably ex jewelry piece. These are expensive so I don't blame you for buying it although it's had a hard life, no eye-appeal points here.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
4409 Posts |
Yes, this piece was affordable. In fact, had it not been for the solder and hole, I'm sure this piece would be out of my price range too.
There was another 1852-C Quarter Eagle for sale an AU-53 example however there was no way I could ever afford that.
Next order of business is acquiring Winter's book on Charlotte gold coins.
-MV
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Valued Member
United States
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Definitely a genuine piece. Ex-jewelry most likely tho, the reason for the solder residue.
ET
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Pillar of the Community
United States
4409 Posts |
It's here I didn't think I'd receive it this quick  Thanks for the input and replies everyone. I will dip my toe in the gold waters every now and then. -MV |
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