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1853 1/4 California Gold Coin Verification

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Hi,

I just wanted to determine exactly what what type of coin I possess here and whether or not it is authentic.

It does not stick to a magnet and weighs 0.45 grams using a calibrated scale.

Please also indicate what karat gold it is.


Thanks

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The best example I can find of this turns out not to be good, a gold plated token....

http://cgi.ebay.com/1853-Californa-...em25641eb371

Now then, I don't know if in fact if in 1853 if there may have been a real solid gold version of this piece, which I would guess is unlikely, but you never know....

I also noted the coin in the link above has a weight of 0.40 grams, an you said yours weighed 0.45 so this is real close to an exact weight match basically....
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Unfortunately, it is not a genuine issue. A bear on the reverse or lack of denomination are sure signs of a replica.
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gold doesn't deteriorate like that.
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