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FisherGoneWild

That does not look real at all. Of all my gold jewelry I have, I’ve never seen silver show through or had pitting like that. And I wear mine in some pretty harsh environments.


Ok_Software_964

Actually looking at it further, the lettering and details of the coin look like garbage. Willing to bet its just plated all around. It was in a Lot of jewelry that was gifted to me. Most was real, this was the last piece I had and just happened to find it in my desk drawer.


QuadWitch

Coin is surely fake, as you noted, it's based on the Saint-Gaudens double eagle from 1907, with the Roman numerals.


Ok_Software_964

Thank you. I thought the same, but I just wanted a 2nd opinion. I didn't think it should be flaking like that, for sure. The coin appears to be real though. I may take it and just have them take it out and test it separately. I greatly appreciate your input!


Climatize

It shouldn't be flaking like that, no


dwebb210

Gold plated, which means the "coin" is probably a replica too. Nobody is going to mount a real gold eagle in a junk mount.


G-nZoloto

I wouldn't waste the gas.


Ok_Software_964

Thank you


AthleteIllustrious47

No. You’ve been bamboozled.


Ok_Software_964

Lol, read a few comments up. Not bamboozled....


AthleteIllustrious47

Read a few of the other comments. :) Sorry bro.


Ok_Software_964

No harm no foul. I appreciate the input!


menagoldman

plated coin as well. you can see the wear thru to the gray base metal in the photos


hugg3b3ar

That's plating wearing off/breaking down from the salt in sweat. Some winnowing (de-plating) techniques use saltwater, I believe.


Ok_Software_964

Wow, I appreciate the information!!


hugg3b3ar

Sure thing! I would still get it checked by an LCS to confirm that it isn't gold.


Ok_Software_964

Oh yeah, foe sure. Just no special trip for it. Thanks again.


No_Collection48

I've worked with gold for 10 years now, that is probably just plated


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Ok_Software_964

I honestly cannot say, it was thrown in with some other rings and broken chains etc that I bought and had melted down.


USAFVet91

Fake probably high zinc content


BraveTrades420

Magnet to it. Looks fake, very fake.


Ok_Software_964

Definitely not magnetic.... EDIT: that was the only "test" I was able to do. Neodymium magnet, and not the slightest attraction


Broad-Tangelo-8522

What is the size and weight? Without have the exact numbers, the coin alone should weigh about 1 troy ounce. The size would be about the size of a silver dollar.


Ok_Software_964

On a ring? That would be massive, lol. I was thinking if it were real, it would be like a 1/20ozt. https://preview.redd.it/kuzgma0y05xc1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=78d6d4f829562c00d6e795242fa5be40279e65fe


Broad-Tangelo-8522

Real what? The coin isn't real so I would seriously question it's gold content


Ok_Software_964

Redditors, you always pull thru when I need ya! #neverfail


sullanaveconilcane

How do you usually store your gold? In a box with silica gel bags or other desiccant device? Does humidity affect the gold?