Another Gold ???? Got a picture now

boz

I'm looking at two different gold $20 coins.
PCGS grades AU50 & AU58.
On the eagles wing feathers, out near the outer tips, there appears to be silver or a silver color showing through the gold.
Is this possible?
Or is it just wear?
I feel I know the answer, but I need some reassurance.
What say you?

See picture a few posts down.

cosmicdebris

Ins't there some silver mixed in there?

boz

Yes there is, but as a mix would it show through looking pure?

Baley

if the look bothers you, it will always bother you and bother other potential buyers.

I'd avoid the coin.

boz

Here's a picture

cosmicdebris

Weird I've never seen that before.

originalisbest

I do believe it can happen naturally, but if it is a visual distraction to you, you might wish to hold off. On the other hand, it is a CC double eagle - rare one? If it's an extremely difficult coin you've wanted for a while, weigh what's most important to you.

Stuart

Boz: I think it's kind of interesting, especially if it's been certified by either PCGS< NGC or ANACS.

Does the seller mention anything about the silver wings on this CC $20 Lib?

boz

I asked him about them. Both have the same appearance. He says in hand it is not noticable.

nwcs

I'm not sure how that color can come about. US Gold was 90% gold and 10% copper. And those areas are the areas where wear shows. But it should be a dull gold look. It could be a lighting trick, but the caution bulb should stay lit until you can see it for yourself.

Baley

can't tell from that picture. maybe a photographic artifact.

atomic

That's very odd. I own many$20 libs and have seen many but never seen that silver effect. As was already mentioned, the gold is alloyed with copper in $20 libs, rather than silver as in the case of st gaudens. In any case, they're alloyed, not plated, so there is no silver beneath to show through. It's the difference between an Orea cookie and and a chocolate chip, if you will.
Atomic