Think I found my first ever gold today (and now my second)

Bayard1908

I dug up a small religious medallion today that I am pretty sure is gold. It is not karat marked; however, it has been engraved with a woman's name. The metal looks gold colored within the engraving, suggesting to me that it is not plated. It rang up like a nickel on the Etrac; however, it is very thin and thin junk can ring up like a nickel too.

I've added a couple of photos. What looks like areas of white metal on the obverse is just a reflection. I reexamined this thing with a loupe. The engraved letters definitely look gold in color and the entire piece is hairlined.

pcgs69

Congrats! It very well could be gold. Sometimes the bale (bail?) Is what's marked with the karat. Do you have a pic of it to share?

ricko

The gold appears to be wearing off some of the high points.... or that could be the light in the picture.... nice find though...Cheers, RickO

Bayard1908

<< <i>The gold appears to be wearing off some of the high points.... or that could be the light in the picture.... nice find though...Cheers, RickO >>



No wear, just reflection or shine.

ricko

Good.... hope it is gold.... would likely be 14kt...but, could be anything.... Cheers, RickO

johnny9434

congrats.

Bayard1908

I thought it would take much longer than 12 days to find more gold; however, I found this 24 inch chain earlier today which is marked 14K.

pocketpiececommems

That's a nice looking piece of gold Sure makes it easier to ID when it's marked.

ricko

Great... gold is always good to find... actually the best IMO.... Cheers, RickO

johnny9434

now i really like the chain. nice score

pcgs69

that chain is a beauty! As a suggestion, you might want to take it to a jeweler for verification. There are a lot of fakes out there stamped as 14k. As a starter, make sure the clasp has a 14k stamp too, it's usually on that little "claw" that opens to put the end of the chain into. Looks like she has some weight to her!

kiyote

Wow, that's a thick chain! Congrats!