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« on: March 18, 2006, 02:21:26 pm »
info from you pros would be great its 6.9g

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« Reply #1 on: March 18, 2006, 02:38:15 pm »
How about a shot of the other side of the coin
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« Reply #2 on: March 18, 2006, 02:42:21 pm »
WITHOUT ALLOY ?

     If it is, It Is pure Gold stamped possibly by the Finder.

And would be VERY rare.

It could also be an attempt by someonne to Sell Souvenir California
Gold. (But Who & When ?)

  The ONLY way to be sure, would be to have it assayed
by a Reputable Person.

 MY Uneducated opinion
                               It's REAL & Congrats !

                           JEFF
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« Reply #3 on: March 18, 2006, 02:50:01 pm »
If its a real fractional gold coin it could be worth big bucks. Can you get a pic of the obverse and maybe a size comparison. Judging by the pic it looks to be high gold content.
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« Reply #4 on: March 18, 2006, 03:24:38 pm »
Checked the ref. book for Calf. fractional coins. It appears from the photo that it may be a prioid 1 1849 half eagle. As appears on page 23 of California Pioneer Fractional Gold by Walter Breen and Ronald J. Gillio second addition
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« Reply #5 on: March 18, 2006, 04:10:56 pm »
HERE IS THE PHOTO OF THE BACK GUYS.

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« Reply #6 on: March 18, 2006, 04:15:50 pm »
 IF it's Real

 I THINK You have a Very Valuable coin there.

  I'v never seen one that said HALF EAGLE THO
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« Reply #7 on: March 18, 2006, 04:25:47 pm »
NORRIS, Gregg & NORRIS
SAN FRANCISCO 1849

 PLAIN or reeded EDGE FINE COND. $3,250

MORE DETAIL TO COME
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« Reply #8 on: March 18, 2006, 04:33:13 pm »
COLLECTORS Consider this to be the first of the Calif Private Gold issues.

a newspaper account dated MAY, 31 1849 Described a $5.00 gold coin

Struck in BENICA CITY Tho with the imprint

SAN FRANSISCO It Mentiond the Private Stamp of NORRIS, GREGG & NORRIS, the initials N.G.&N were not Identified till 1902

When the coins of AUGUSTIS HUMBERT WERE sold.

Fine $3,250

Very Fine   $4,750

E. FINE $8,000.00

A. UNC. $11,000.00

UNC. $22,000.00 

2004 PRICES

GET IT PROFESSIONALLY GRADED.

It May Be A. Uncirculated, with a Weak Stamp
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« Reply #9 on: March 18, 2006, 04:39:26 pm »
http://www.coinfacts.com/pioneer_gold/norris_gregg_norris/norris_gregg_norris_gold_coins.htm
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« Reply #10 on: March 18, 2006, 04:54:46 pm »
A cursory test for gold.

    DON'T LAUGH  Grin

 Lick it.

 IF you Don't get a Bitter Taste on your Tongue,
there is a 90% chance it's real.

IF you DO get a Bitter Taste it's still a 50/50 chance Wink
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« Reply #11 on: March 18, 2006, 05:03:54 pm »
It does not say "copy" or "C" anywhere that I can see either. I think you have something good there. 
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« Reply #12 on: March 18, 2006, 08:11:36 pm »
Don?t get your hopes up too high just yet. Your ?coin? has all the appearances of a fake/counterfeit/replica. The weight is not correct for that particular coin, as well as a few other points.

If you are not that proficient with numismatic items, then a trip your local coin shop should be in order.

HH, Jim
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« Reply #13 on: March 18, 2006, 09:25:40 pm »
Quote from: chesterseeker on March 18, 2006, 04:10:56 pm
HERE IS THE PHOTO OF THE BACK GUYS.

Here is a photo of the back of a cast replica. Notice the "gouge" underneath the dates on both coins

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« Reply #14 on: March 19, 2006, 07:09:25 am »
Thanks SWR thats my luck but im still looking for that gold coin but why & when & what kind of metal Gold??? of this Fake Thanks again ,Tony
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« Reply #15 on: March 19, 2006, 08:23:30 am »
Hi Tony;

Gold rush replica coins have been around for along time. They are very attractive and can be educational. On the other side of the coin (pun intended), it can be very disappointing when the unknowing find out they are replicas. Below is a link with more information.

http://www.reisbord.com/goldrushreplicacoins.htm

Hope this helps, Jim
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« Reply #16 on: April 09, 2006, 08:58:51 pm »
Too Bad! I was getting excited looking at the post! Anymore news!
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