Real Or Counterfeit/Fake | 1897 Liberty Head $10 Gold Eagle

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Christoph Gugg New Member Switzerland 1 Posts	Posted 05/13/2023 12:20 am Hi all. I was given an offer by a gold dealer for this 1897 Liberty Head $10 Gold Eagle. The weight is 16.4g, a bit too less I think. In addition, I think it is also missing some details. However, I am not an expert when it comes to those types of coins. I did not purchase the coin yet because it makes me suspect that this is a fake. Any opinions? Many thanks, Chris Report this Post to the Staff

HondoB Bedrock of the Community United States 24894 Posts	Posted 05/13/2023 12:40 am Pass. Inordinately fascinated by bits of metal with strange markings and figures Report this Post to the Staff
cointagous Pillar of the Community United States 1143 Posts	Posted 05/13/2023 12:51 am Not a fan of the straight line cut on the back. If they have a Sigma I would check it for gold purity. Report this Post to the Staff
kbbpll Pillar of the Community United States 4233 Posts	Posted 05/13/2023 02:24 am Is that a casting sprue a 2:00 obverse, 4:00 reverse? I wouldn't buy it. Report this Post to the Staff
halfamind Pillar of the Community United States 1484 Posts	Posted 05/13/2023 08:24 am Details are very soft and as noted above it appears it may be a cast fake. Weight should be 16.7 g. Report this Post to the Staff
Coinfrog Bedrock of the Community United States 94367 Posts	Posted 05/13/2023 08:42 am Pics are too soft to evaluate accurately. to the CCF! Report this Post to the Staff
nss-52 Moderator United States 54280 Posts	Posted 05/13/2023 09:54 am I think it is ex-jewelery 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
sel_69l Bedrock of the Community Australia 21786 Posts	Posted 05/13/2023 10:47 am Tungsten has almost the same density as gold. A fake with a tungsten core would easily pass XRF detection, and weigh exactly the same as genuine. The easiest and cheapest way to detect this type of die struck fake is with a comparative ping tone test; ultrasonic testing techniques can also be used. That can't be done if the coin is slabbed, but fortunately a good TPGrader of recognized reputation can usually be relied upon.. This one isn't slabbed and therefore can still be thoroughly investigated. If it cannot be independently confirmed as genuine before purchase, then don't bother with it; there are lots of other nice $10 gold Eagles out there. My personal approach to buying any coin of significant value has always to closely examine it in hand before deciding to buy. Report this Post to the Staff
Oldgrouchyguy Pillar of the Community United States 630 Posts	Posted 05/13/2023 11:00 pm Does the edge have US Mint milling? Report this Post to the Staff
BH1964 Bedrock of the Community United States 10982 Posts	Posted 05/14/2023 01:37 am The pics are poor but I don't get a warm feeling from this one. It might be genuine but is ex-jewelry and not worth buying imo. ANA #R3154474 Report this Post to the Staff
jacrispies Pillar of the Community United States 3848 Posts	Posted 05/14/2023 1:39 pm Appears to be a genuine circulated coin, would need further testing to confirm. Suffering from bust half fever. Want to learn how to attribute early half dollars by die variety? Click Here: http://goccf.com/t/434955 Shoot me a PM if you are looking to sell bust halves. Report this Post to the Staff
Dearborn Moderator United States 94705 Posts	Posted 05/14/2023 9:11 pm Quote: Is that a casting sprue a 2:00 obverse, 4:00 reverse? I noticed the same thing. I would pass on it.. Collecting since 1972. Learning from then on "Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn." - Benjamin Franklin 7070 type set coin count: 51/76 Uncirculated American Silver Eagles My American Silver Eagle Proof Collection Sacagawea Dollars Innovation Dollars Eisenhower-Dollars Kennedy-Half Dollars Washington-Quarters Roosevelt-Dimes Buffalo-Nickels 1938-2005 Jefferson-Nickels Lincoln-Cents Report this Post to the Staff
jbuck Moderator United States 187582 Posts	Posted 05/15/2023 10:36 am to the Community! Coin Collector Since 1978 Avatar Old Avatar 7070 Eisenhower Australia Canada World CCF Members on eBay CCF eBay Search Engine Report this Post to the Staff
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Real Or Fake | 1897 Liberty Head $10 Gold Eagle