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New Member
United States
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Found this today in an estate sale lot that I purchased and wondering what its value is. I can't tell if it has the D marking on the back of the coin because it is attached to the ring. Any thoughts as to the value? Should I just melt it for the gold? I'm not really well versed on coin collections or their value.   |
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Pillar of the Community
 United States
2843 Posts |
Once it is in a ring setting, chances are that any numismatic value is destroyed. So I would say melt.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
3343 Posts |
I'd say melt it. I'm pretty sure it's not the D. I don't see anything at the tip of the arrows. But if you're really curious, buy some silver test solution. Soak it in this a few times and see if the coin comes loose from the ring. http://www.seattlefindings.com/Silv...YMaQodh0kMGw"Two minutes ago I would have sold my chances for a tired dime." Fred Astaire
Edited by thq
11/14/2016 4:18 pm
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
11951 Posts |
 I think the only way that would be worth more than melt would be if it has the "D" mint mark. |
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Rest in Peace
United States
17900 Posts |
Sell it as is to a coin collector looking for a neat gold ring. Better than melt, I'm sure.
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
94367 Posts |
Yes, if you can find a buyer! to the CCF! |
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New Member
 United States
2 Posts |
I can't see if the D is there because of the interior of the ring. Should I try to unmount it or sell as is? I don't want to decrease the value of it.
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Pillar of the Community
Canada
3733 Posts |
if it has been brazed in there it is melt value, if you can remover it without damage it may be worth a look, it will be a details coin regardless.
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
94367 Posts |
Have the ring holder itself analyzed, then just take the melt and walk away. This is hopeless.
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
11951 Posts |
I would separate the coin from the ring.
The ring ..if 14k is 58.5 % gold
The coin is 90% gold
By having them separate the scrap dealer will not have to guess
the weight of each. Some scrap dealers might try and buy the
ring and coin as 14k ....
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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Right, that's what I was trying to say.
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11/14/2016 8:48 pm
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