1st GOLD.... I dont think so! Close but no cookie...

Retired Fire · Jan 20, 2017

I took a short trip out today and found .36 cents in Clad and Zink, then I found what I thought was gold. When I cleaned it up I was able to see that it probably isn't. I can find any markings and honestly it doesn't look very old either. But there is no corrosion. I think it has been down less than a year. Take a look and let me know your thoughts. Thanks

DigToChina · Jan 21, 2017

Skippy SH13 said:
I reference it when I can. Also remember that this will work for PLATED gold, since that's the part that is rubbed against your arm. It's not fool proof, but it goes a long way.

Nothing ever is but like you say in that thread, it's a good way to eliminate items from further testing.

Retired Fire · Jan 22, 2017

Well I did the rub test with the make up. This is the result. The pendant and the chain all though the chain didn't mark as dark. I guess it is worth having it looked at further then.

The Pendant rub is the top and the Chain is under that. THe light wasn't great from this angle.