1849 Large Cent Gold Laminated Question I Have

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LincError Valued Member United States 114 Posts	Posted 02/17/2011 5:30 pm Ok I have an 1849 Large Cent and I was doing some research on it because the one I have has been in my family for a few generations but the coin is laminated in gold. I contacted the Philadelphia Mint and I spoke to someone who knew some history because he was a collector himself and he told me that some coins were privately issued by individuals not connected with the U.S Mint in 1849 with a gold lamination to commemorate the 1849 gold rush. I was never able to get a value to it. I don't even think its real gold(it could be)but either way it has protected it from any degradation or damage. If this proves to devalue this coin I would appreciate any ideas on how to remove the lamination without damaging the coin. Report this Post to the Staff

Darth Anarchus Pillar of the Community United States 1388 Posts	Posted 02/17/2011 6:39 pm Honestly, it's hard to see the color and problem with those pics... Report this Post to the Staff
LincError Valued Member United States 114 Posts	Posted 02/17/2011 6:41 pm OK thanks, yah I'm using an old digiscope but I'll try and put up some better pics, thanks for the heads up Report this Post to the Staff
ExoGuy Pillar of the Community United States 4416 Posts	Posted 02/17/2011 8:57 pm Given the wear apparent, I'd grade this coin as fine. Even if it's a VF, I don't see removal of the gold coating as much appreciating the value of this coin. Here's a suggestion ... Acquire a normal 1849 large cent and attach some "year of the gold rush history" to their display. Share what you've learned with other collectors; maybe, even at a local coin club meeting. Report this Post to the Staff
Bryan1315 Bedrock of the Community United States 14454 Posts	Posted 02/18/2011 05:45 am I agree, the gold laminated would not add any value to the coin except for the family that received it in 1849 like yourself. It would be considered Post Mint Damage to a collector because it was done after the coin left the mine so instead of adding value it would probably do the opposite unless it were for just a curiosity Report this Post to the Staff
LincError Valued Member United States 114 Posts	Posted 02/18/2011 07:36 am I appreciate the advice, even though I would really like to remove the coating, I think just keeping it the way it is and adding the History I found about it is the way to go. I do have another 1849 but the bust on it seems a lot smaller for some odd reason. Anyway thanks again! Report this Post to the Staff
Conder101 Bedrock of the Community United States 17884 Posts	Posted 02/18/2011 11:37 am Problem is that "history" is bunk. there were never any gold plated large cents made, nor were there any 1849 large cents privately made outside the US Mint. This is just and 1849 large cent that someone plated years after it was made. Report this Post to the Staff
Moe145 Pillar of the Community United States 8904 Posts	Posted 02/18/2011 11:39 am with Conder101 Report this Post to the Staff
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