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Hi All, A friend sent me photos of this 1876-S Double Eagle, and would like opinions on whether it looks authentic. He doesn't have a scale to weigh it precisely. Please comment.   |
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The weight would be off due to the extra metal for hanging it.
FREE OPINION: genuine
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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Agree, looks like the real thing.
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Pillar of the Community
 United States
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Looks genuine, but since it's only worth a bit over melt anyway, the best thing is probably for him to take it to a jeweler to test it for gold.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Sure looks good to me. Hopefully IndianGoldEagle will take a look.
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Pillar of the Community
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Thanks for your input, everyone! You've been very helpful.
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Pillar of the Community
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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I like it...my wife would really like it!
But I'd probably be wearing it instead : )~
Looks good to me
smat
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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Genuine and worth melt value only. I'd want to confirm the weight/dimensions if buying.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Thanks to those who added their opinions. I really appreciate it.
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Valued Member
Canada
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Just look at the milling... that should tell you immediately
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Bedrock of the Community
Australia
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File the loop of and weigh it.
Need a really sharp focus picture of the edge milling.
So far, I think it appears to be genuine, and has taken wear as a jewelry piece.
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Valued Member
Canada
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The reeds look like Doric columns, with slight flareing at the top and bottom. Look at an 1870's minted Morgan for an example of what you should see. Yuh yours is Genuine no doubt, a Fob (there seems to be a real lack of true circulation marks) for the Centennial...
Edited by whatdowehavehere
11/23/2020 10:07 pm
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 @whatdowehavehere, I hadn't thought about a watch fob for the Centennial. Great thought! I think you nailed it. |
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Posted 11/19/2020 11:19 am
