1836 Classic Head $2.50 Gold Authentic?

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machine20 Pillar of the Community United States 1272 Posts	Posted 09/28/2016 11:59 am Picked this up off of ebay. Sellers pics. Do you think it is authentic? Report this Post to the Staff

westernsky Pillar of the Community United States 7613 Posts	Posted 09/28/2016 1:33 pm Yes. Looks authentic to me and it is not unusual to find small gold coins made into jewelry like this. The pin and some of the solder can be removed but it will forever be known as an "ex-jewelry" piece worth it's melt value. Report this Post to the Staff
nss-52 Moderator United States 54280 Posts	Posted 09/28/2016 4:34 pm I'd have it tested. Show your financial support of the Coin Community Family (click here) See my topic on Mexican Numismatic Medals (click here) Report this Post to the Staff
Coinfrog Bedrock of the Community United States 94367 Posts	Posted 09/28/2016 4:50 pm Everything here shouts genuine. Report this Post to the Staff
TypeCoin971793 Pillar of the Community United States 6370 Posts	Posted 09/28/2016 6:20 pm Report this Post to the Staff
bandsdean Pillar of the Community United States 2125 Posts	Posted 09/28/2016 7:24 pm Genuine yes. Cool absolutely! Report this Post to the Staff
paralyse Bedrock of the Community United States 12057 Posts	Posted 09/28/2016 10:04 pm I would leave it as is but have a jeweller check the solder on the hasp and pin and also on the clasp mechanism or hook, to ensure that it is secure, and then wear it to coin shows and on my suit jacket lapel. What a great conversation piece! Member ANA - EAC - TNA - SSDC - CCT #890 "Most of the things worth doing in the world had been declared impossible before they were done." -- Louis D. Brandeis Report this Post to the Staff
machine20 Pillar of the Community United States 1272 Posts	Posted 09/28/2016 10:41 pm Awesome! I was very excited to win this one for just over melt Report this Post to the Staff
dsfreeworld Pillar of the Community United States 4337 Posts	Posted 09/29/2016 08:05 am VF Details jewelry Report this Post to the Staff
billjones Pillar of the Community United States 1499 Posts	Posted 10/03/2016 5:01 pm I don't care for the way the digits in the date look. They are different sizes. Is this supposed to be an 1836 or an 1838? I am having a hard time telling exactly what it is. Here is an 1836 with the "script 8" for you to use for a comparison. I don't have an 1838 Philadelphia Mint coin; it's on my want list. I do have an 1838-C for you to study. Report this Post to the Staff
dsfreeworld Pillar of the Community United States 4337 Posts	Posted 10/03/2016 6:30 pm Here's my 1836 for comparison Block 8 (I believe) Report this Post to the Staff
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