| Author |
 Replies: 16 / Views: 2,808 |
|
New Member
United States
5 Posts |
Hi My grandmother recently passed away and when going through her things we found this coin in a suede bag tucked away in her jewelry box. My grandfather was at one time an avid coin collector, but I truly don't know much about the authenticity or value of this piece. I should also mention it is on a Coin holder necklace and can be removed if needed for better verification Any help you can give would be great Thank you in advance   Edited by Kirstenkiki
08/28/2015 3:05 pm
|
|
|
|
Valued Member
204 Posts |
This is not a Morgan but a $5 Half Eagle.
Have you had anybody look at it?
|
|
Pillar of the Community
United States
4409 Posts |
 I would NOT try to remove it from the bezel as it would easily be damaged in the process. Also, I would not clean or polish it in any way. This 1882-CC $5 Half Eagle looks fairly high grade to my eye. Let's see what others have to say. -MV |
|
New Member
 United States
5 Posts |
Sorry, like I said I really dont know very much about this coin. Thank you for the correction!...
I have not had anyone look at it yet, I am hoping to next week. Hoping to get an idea of what it is before I find a reputable coin collector to speak with about it. Hoping to pass it down to my son.
Edited by Kirstenkiki
08/28/2015 3:04 pm
|
|
Valued Member
United States
403 Posts |
Looks AU details, scratched, maybe cleaned, but a really nice coin nonetheless. I'd guess the coin on it's own is worth $900-$1k, and the bezel/necklace appear gold as well.
|
|
New Member
United States
5 Posts |
Is the 1883 the same as an 1882? I only say because you mentioned 83
|
|
Rest in Peace
United States
4078 Posts |
|
|
Pillar of the Community
1153 Posts |
|
|
Bedrock of the Community
United States
94367 Posts |
Get in-hand advice from your LCS before doing anything. Also get a jeweler's opinion. Get back to us!
|
|
New Member
United States
5 Posts |
Ill do some research here in town and let you guys know what they say. Thank you everyone for your help!
|
|
Bedrock of the Community
United States
10982 Posts |
That bezel looks brand new, is it? The coin is a much better date but does have a scratch and likely other surface impairments and so is likely worth under $1,000 but is still multiples of its $274 melt value. If you are good with precision screwdrivers and confident in your manual dexterity then unscrew the bezel over a soft cloth and take a couple more pics of the coin.
|
|
Bedrock of the Community
United States
36782 Posts |
The coin is easily removed from this type (screw top) bezel by using a jeweler's screw driver. Care should be taken not to slip and scratch the coin but I have removed several with out any problems what so ever. The coin looks like an AU-55 details coin. The scratch is the biggest problem I see but the coin after being used as jewelry most likely has wipe marks or been cleaned harshly. Still a nice CC Mint gold coin.
|
|
Bedrock of the Community
Canada
11922 Posts |
It looks around AU-55.
Edited by Joseph7420
08/28/2015 9:40 pm
|
|
Bedrock of the Community
 United States
18673 Posts |
I also like this one at AU55 details...nice find!
|
|
Pillar of the Community
United States
4932 Posts |
Details since it'll probably have jewelry damage.
|
|
Valued Member
United States
278 Posts |
Looks like it has been cleaned at some point. As others have stated, don't try to remove the coin yourself. Take this to your local coin shop and let them look at it for removal. Nice looking half eagle!
|
| |
Replies: 16 / Views: 2,808 |
Posted 08/28/2015 2:32 pm
