Mystery coin--riddle with gold prize!

RYK

Along with a coin that was discussed, board member "Dahlonega" suggested that Gold Rush Gallery send along a second coin on approval. The coin was known to be something I was seeking but the coin was to be a surprise for me. Until I opened the box, I had no idea what was coming (though I had a couple educated guesses). Though any "Dahlonega"-approved coin (surprise or not) is always a welcome addition, I did have to wait for seven days to find out what the surprise was. I practically mugged the mailman as he approached my house yesterday afternoon! It was one of two coin packages I received yesterday--the biggest coin haul in my life. More on that later.

Anyway, the first to guess the mystery coin will receive a 1/10 ounce gold American Eagle. Usual rules, no edits! The date, mint, holder, and grade should be submitted (to break any ties).

I will let this go until 10:30 PM Central Time tonight. I will not make another post to this thread until that time unless the correct answer is given. The answer is buried in this post!

mgoodm3

It's a gold coin. No wait silver. Dang, I edited again.

jhuberdude

A 1 dollar Gold, 1850D AU50 PCGS

ddink

$3, 1852D, PCGS XF45

DorkGirl

How about a PCGS MS69, 1/10 ounce American Gold Eagle?

JrGMan2004

1839-D Quarter Eagle, PCGS MS-63

ealandg

42-D small date five from the S.S. Central America

goldrush00013

1810 capped bust $5 small date large 5 PCGS AU 55

MrSpud

Ummm... It's a 1839-D Quarter Eagle, PCGS MS-62
MrSpud

Unimental

It's gotta be a Gold plated Delaware state quarter. Them things are rare! (at least that's what the TV tells me)

jdimmick

1854-s $5.00 Liberty Gold

Placid

$3 1854D NGC AU50

Hedger

I have a feeling that it could be an 1857 D EF40 in a PCGS holder. Hmmmm???

mrpaseo

Alright, lets see:

Coronet Type, No Motto Above Eagle (Half Eagle $5.00 Gold Piece)

Date: 1858
Mint: D
Mintage:15,362
Holder: PCGS
Grade: AU58
Series: 65
Coin:75

Let me guess, not even close?

Can I guess again?

Stuart

It's an 1839-D Dahlonega Minted $5 Half Eagle in PCGS in AU-50 Condition

ms70

1838-C Classic Head Quarter Eagle, NGC AU50.

Baley

1857-C half eagle $5 gold, Charlotte Mint, PCGS EF45.

just a wild guess

relayer

1857-D Gold $1 PCGS AU55

TROUT70

1839-d classic head $2 1/2 au50 pcgs . best guess i can come up with .

JrGMan2004

Almost 10:30 Central Time...

RYK

The hints in the initial post include the mention of "Dahlonega" (twice), and it was my 1839th post. Sure, you had to guess that it was a half eagle (not a quarter eagle), and the grade was a wild guess, as well. JRGMan was the first to break the code. Stuart almost nailed the coin (scary).

RYK

In a magnanimous gesture, Stuart has gifted the $5 gold eagle to YN JrGMan. Kudos to Stuart (already a big winner this month) and congratulations to JrGMan.

JrGMan2004

Thank you Stuart, and of course to you too RYK! This has made my week! And has definately made feel better after missing that camera by 9 cents on EBay...

Placid

I thought it was gonna be the 1852-d $3

RYK

Placid, oh yeah, I WISH it were the 54-D $3, but then again, I would have to pay for it.

ms70

Stuart

George aka "JrGMan2004": You are certainly welcome! I hope that you enjoy the 1/10 ozt Gold American Eagle, and that it helps to stimulate your interest in coin collecting.

The forum members appreciate the participation of our young numismatists, and would like to encourage you all to become more active in the numismatic community. We wanted to let you know that we appreciate your enthusiam and are looking forward to watching how your collecting interests develop over time.


Kind Regards,