@AUandAG said:
I don't believe it's a real US Mint made coin. But, still gold and pretty!
bob
Hi, what makes you think it's not a genuine US coin?
The hair curls on the neck are disconnected. The reverse banner edges seem really weak.
bob
Could those things be attributed to worn dies, light strike, or something?
Sure, but my eyes tell me that that would not be the case. Many other details are struck up just fine. There's a gouge from the shield to the feather as well and that seems odd.
bob
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I think that the half eagle is genuine. The first two pictures look quite different than the next ones. A few things that don't look right on the first two pictures look fine on the others.
I noticed a slight doubling of the date at top in the picture taken from the top angle, especially on the "1" and "8"". Is this really there (repunching?) or a shadow from the angle of the photo?
How about $5 in silver? Does this qualify?
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Here's a few more $5s for your viewing pleasure. All Hawaiian currency.
The first is private scrip ($5) from Ladd & Co. with text in Hawaiian and a great whaling vignette. Then we have one payable in silver and the other in gold.
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Please include me in your most generous give away. Your 1900 half eagle looks like it's quite genuine and would grade AU55 give or take.
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I think it is genuine as well. I wish I could post my $5 gold, one that I received long ago from my grandfather's estate, but I'm away at the moment. That was the only gold coin in his collection. He pulled everything from circulation while he worked in a hardware store, including a 1877 Indian head cent and a 1916-d Mercury. One day in the early 50s, he bought a cup of coffee and got a 1942/1 dime in change. He immediately offered it back to the cashier, telling her it was valuable. Just the kind of guy he was!
Fortunately, she didnt take advantage of him and told him to keep it for his collection.
Very generous giveaway, @Paradisefound!
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Looks like an honest well-used 1900 Half Eagle that likely circulated about 33-34 years until the US Government removed gold coins from general circulation.
Thanks for this super giveaway opportunity!!😁
Stuart
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The pictures are a bit different with the lighting, but I think its a nice looking example. I like the first pic's better, and this is one of the most generous giveaway's.
1TwoBits
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Although in my life I have known people born before 1900, it seems a long time ago. The Klondike Gold Rush a couple years earlier (perhaps part of this coin?) had pulled the US out of a depression. All the amazing changes of the 20th century were yet to come.
Philadelphia in 1900 was a very different place. Cool coin!
You are amazing PF doing a runner up prize as well?!!! It would be really cool to see a video of Mango picking the winner's names!! Suspenseful music playing in the background. The countdown is almost finished!!!!!!!!! Everyone is holding their breath now........and the winner is.............
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Sweet coin, esp. for a giveaway!
Sure, but my eyes tell me that that would not be the case. Many other details are struck up just fine. There's a gouge from the shield to the feather as well and that seems odd.
bob
I think that the half eagle is genuine. The first two pictures look quite different than the next ones. A few things that don't look right on the first two pictures look fine on the others.
I noticed a slight doubling of the date at top in the picture taken from the top angle, especially on the "1" and "8"". Is this really there (repunching?) or a shadow from the angle of the photo?
How about $5 in silver? Does this qualify?
Your name is in the bucket @sellitstore
Good luck 
Thank you @Paradisefound
Here's a few more $5s for your viewing pleasure. All Hawaiian currency.
The first is private scrip ($5) from Ladd & Co. with text in Hawaiian and a great whaling vignette. Then we have one payable in silver and the other in gold.
Wow sellitstore!!!! Those are beautiful~
A little bit scratchy but any gold is good gold
Thanks for the chance
Frank D
Please include me in your most generous give away. Your 1900 half eagle looks like it's quite genuine and would grade AU55 give or take.
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Wow - great give away. I wish I owned a gold $5.00 to post.
Thank you for the opportunity.
Same as above - looks like a nice coin to start with.
Jim
Hear is my cool half eagle
I think it is genuine as well. I wish I could post my $5 gold, one that I received long ago from my grandfather's estate, but I'm away at the moment. That was the only gold coin in his collection. He pulled everything from circulation while he worked in a hardware store, including a 1877 Indian head cent and a 1916-d Mercury. One day in the early 50s, he bought a cup of coffee and got a 1942/1 dime in change. He immediately offered it back to the cashier, telling her it was valuable. Just the kind of guy he was!
Fortunately, she didnt take advantage of him and told him to keep it for his collection.
Very generous giveaway, @Paradisefound!
Dead Cat Waltz Exonumia
"Coin collecting for outcasts..."
Looks like an honest well-used 1900 Half Eagle that likely circulated about 33-34 years until the US Government removed gold coins from general circulation.
Thanks for this super giveaway opportunity!!😁
Stuart
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Very generous of you again PF. Don't count me in, just bumping and praising!
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Coin looks great, I think the 8 year old would FLIP OUT to have it!
OK folks ...... as long as we're all getting along; tomorrow before Hawaiian sunset I'll pick another coin for the a runner up
Maybe gold maybe not but something very nice I can assure you
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.....and U R included in the draw
Why would it be a DQ just because you won a long while ago? 
Are those your dogs?
No they are pet models ..... I do however have a miniature pig
Finally got it out to photo, nothing special but it works for my type set purposes for now:
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Too bad,,,, I have a brother by another Mother to the Blue Pit,,,,
@Paradisefound Where is his/her photo!?!
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Looks just like him..... What a stud
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Please count me in. Thank you!
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YUMMMM,,,,,,,, I bet that little piggy would taste real good!!!!!!!!
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Very nice of you
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That's a OUTSTANDING coin
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Your generosity for such a giveaway is incredible and that's an excellent looking coin. I don't own a $5 Liberty Head but here is my only $5 gold.
The pictures are a bit different with the lighting, but I think its a nice looking example. I like the first pic's better, and this is one of the most generous giveaway's.
1TwoBits
Advanced congratulations to the winners. I know it won't be me.
Genuine, cleaned, dipped.
Best of luck to all
You are one of the most generous people I've ever had the pleasure of meeting. You are a standout
I have no gold to share but it soo nice you giving away such a generous item...
Although in my life I have known people born before 1900, it seems a long time ago. The Klondike Gold Rush a couple years earlier (perhaps part of this coin?) had pulled the US out of a depression. All the amazing changes of the 20th century were yet to come.
Philadelphia in 1900 was a very different place. Cool coin!
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Okay does this 1900 count into the contest?
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Very nice!
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You are amazing PF doing a runner up prize as well?!!! It would be really cool to see a video of Mango picking the winner's names!! Suspenseful music playing in the background. The countdown is almost finished!!!!!!!!! Everyone is holding their breath now........and the winner is.............