HI and thanks for the contest! It looks Ok from the pics. At first i thought the relief was too shallow on the obverse, and was therefore leaning not genuine. But scrolling further, the rest of the angles make it appear to be "all there"! ill vote REAL.
Look forward to winning it and examining it in person, haha
I am thankful for a chance at the contest. My observations: very beautiful coin. I do not have a gold coin but, for some reason, did not enter your last contest. If I had my choice, I prefer raw over slabbed-but understand the risk that can come with that. Thanks!!
@Paradisefound has been a good on-line friend. Here is my contribution. This 1857 half eagle is NGC graded MS-63+. It has great luster, not much rub, good eye appeal and problem free surfaces. Here are two view of it, first my photo and then the on-line photos from Stacks’ – Bowers. It is an interesting comparison.
For those who are not familiar with this type, Ms. Liberty with No Motto, it is very scarce in Choice AU and above. These coins were made to be used and they were.
My photos
Stacks' - Bowers photos
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I was going to take a picture of my $5 Liberty....but....it turns out my $5 Liberty is a $5 Indian. I don't have a $5 Liberty. I don't know enough to tell a fake from a genuine by a photo so I have to trust it is real. It would go nicely in my collection.
You once again have demonstrated your generous nature and giving heart. You overwhelm us all.
Here are 2 examples of the contrast between 2 of my coins when the lighting is changed (albeit different mints and years)
The butter yellow color is more desirable but some details are lacking compared to the other.
Thanks for the contest! Have a great day
Looks real to me; a lot of counterfeit $20 Libs. came out of the Mid-east in the 70s from what I heard; I bought one by mistake around 20 years ago, showed it to a dealer or two and instantly they rendered an opinion that they were fake, "didn't look right" one said. Dates were common like 1903. This one looks OK. I went through some time when I gave a lot away including a tube of 1/2 oz. eagles to charities which are always in need. Maybe the free coin could go to a YN or someone else that could really use it.
Well in the original picture it looks counterfeit, the natural light coin looks real and not even the same coin to me. If they are the same coin this is exactly the reason why I buy nothing above bullion value via pictures on ebay / internet. Hopefully its at least the correct gold content if fake. If so I would still purchase at melt value and proceed to do exactly that.
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Retiring at 55, what day is today?
I can assure you they are a same coin altogether... pictures were taken in & outdoor
@blitzdude said:
Well in the original picture it looks counterfeit, the natural light coin looks real and not even the same coin to me. If they are the same coin this is exactly the reason why I buy nothing above bullion value via pictures on ebay / internet. Hopefully its at least the correct gold content if fake. If so I would still purchase at melt value and proceed to do exactly that.
@JeffersonFrog said:
Have you weighed it? I don't know the series, but if it weights 8.36-ish grams, my instant expert friends PhotoGrade and eBay pics say it's genuine.
Very generous giveaway. Good looking coin.
Why would you want to give away your first coin, that started your collecting?
Thanks for the chance.
Only 2 golds in my set so far. Heres one
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@Sandman70gt said:
Why would you want to give away your first coin, that started your collecting?
Its a nice looking coin. The only pre-33 gold that I own are some Indians I purchased recently for my kids. You're very generous to offer up a coin like that in a giveaway.
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Looks like the obverse is a bit more dinged up than the revers, the coin still looks really cool
HI and thanks for the contest! It looks Ok from the pics. At first i thought the relief was too shallow on the obverse, and was therefore leaning not genuine. But scrolling further, the rest of the angles make it appear to be "all there"! ill vote REAL.
Look forward to winning it and examining it in person, haha
An extremely generous give-away Paradise, thank you !
Looks good to me. You are something else girl and I mean that in a very good way.
What a generous gesture of community spirit!
I don't know enough about gold authentication to speak to your coin, but here is mine of the same date, authenticated by our hosts:
It is hard to imagine that at one time that beautiful gold coin was just some yellow rocks underground.
Thanks for the offer.
Your picture run illustrates just how different a coin can look in different lighting and angles.
Its thrilling to imagine a time when your coin circulated.
I am thankful for a chance at the contest. My observations: very beautiful coin. I do not have a gold coin but, for some reason, did not enter your last contest. If I had my choice, I prefer raw over slabbed-but understand the risk that can come with that. Thanks!!
@Paradisefound has been a good on-line friend. Here is my contribution. This 1857 half eagle is NGC graded MS-63+. It has great luster, not much rub, good eye appeal and problem free surfaces. Here are two view of it, first my photo and then the on-line photos from Stacks’ – Bowers. It is an interesting comparison.
For those who are not familiar with this type, Ms. Liberty with No Motto, it is very scarce in Choice AU and above. These coins were made to be used and they were.
My photos
Stacks' - Bowers photos
Yes I would! It is a nice looking gold coin. In the first few pictures it looks like it has some nice luster.
Paradise I am very pleased to be in the same group of collectors as yourself. Thank you for all you do.
I had a 1850-C 1/2 Eagle I now wished I had never sold, but sometimes the price is just right. Yours, looks very nice, way nicer than my AU50.
Don't quote me on that.
You are most generous !! here is a 1 dollar liberty California fractional for your viewing pleasure !!! I like the $5 also !
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The coin appears circulated and genuine.
The coin owner appears truly genuine.
Thank you.
Geez, how could I not post in this thread! A gal with a GG heart (golden and generous)!
If I win, I might have to pick up in person to give you a hug
P.S. Looks legit to me.
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running like a water color in the rain...."
It looks ok to me going on the photos.
Count me in!
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I was going to take a picture of my $5 Liberty....but....it turns out my $5 Liberty is a $5 Indian. I don't have a $5 Liberty. I don't know enough to tell a fake from a genuine by a photo so I have to trust it is real. It would go nicely in my collection.
You once again have demonstrated your generous nature and giving heart. You overwhelm us all.
Beautiful Coin! VERY generous giveaway! Thanks for the chance!
I can't find a picture of my $5 Liberty, but here is a picture of a cool medal!
That is a beautiful gold coin.... Yes, it has seen some commerce, and that adds character. Cheers, RickO
Here are 2 examples of the contrast between 2 of my coins when the lighting is changed (albeit different mints and years)
The butter yellow color is more desirable but some details are lacking compared to the other.
Thanks for the contest! Have a great day
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Unfortunately i sold my gold to buy my home. That coin looks good though.
Paper money eventually returns to its intrinsic value. Zero. Voltaire. Ebay coinbowlllc
Looks real to me; a lot of counterfeit $20 Libs. came out of the Mid-east in the 70s from what I heard; I bought one by mistake around 20 years ago, showed it to a dealer or two and instantly they rendered an opinion that they were fake, "didn't look right" one said. Dates were common like 1903. This one looks OK. I went through some time when I gave a lot away including a tube of 1/2 oz. eagles to charities which are always in need. Maybe the free coin could go to a YN or someone else that could really use it.
I’m not an expert on gold but I don’t see any obvious signs of it being fake. Thanks for the opportunity!
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Well in the original picture it looks counterfeit, the natural light coin looks real and not even the same coin to me. If they are the same coin this is exactly the reason why I buy nothing above bullion value via pictures on ebay / internet. Hopefully its at least the correct gold content if fake. If so I would still purchase at melt value and proceed to do exactly that.
The whole worlds off its rocker, buy Gold™.
BOOMIN!™
Wooooha! Did someone just say it's officially "TACO™" Tuesday????
Retiring at 55, what day is today?
Have you weighed it? I don't know the series, but if it weights 8.36-ish grams, my instant expert friends PhotoGrade and eBay pics say it's genuine.
Alas, my only gold is modern, but I'll post the pic anyway.
You are a kind soul.
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Some marks and scratches but enough luster to be pretty! Thanks for your generosity!
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I can assure you they are a same coin altogether... pictures were taken in & outdoor
Here is my gold album, with a $5 Lib. My $2.5s are NGC, so can't include them in the registry.
https://www.pcgs.com/SetRegistry/mysetregistry/album/146735
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Here is mine. 1869-S that I found in a coffee can of nickels in the hoard I inherited. It was the first coin I ever had slabbed.
@Jcld I can just imagine how pleasantly surprised you were upon finding the
Beautiful! Liberty
Thank you for dropping by
Very generous giveaway. Good looking coin.
Why would you want to give away your first coin, that started your collecting?
Thanks for the chance.
Only 2 golds in my set so far. Heres one
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Looks good to me.
And it'd look great in my collection -- especially since the closest thing I have to a $5 gold coin is my 1883 "Racketeer" nickel.
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Looks good to me, I'm thinking AU50
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Agree with others on the observation of the coin and your generosity. Especially like the 1900 date as a turn of the century coin.
Looks yummy! Great giveaway.
Love it . It's old, It's gold , what's not to like. 118 years old and still looks marvelous. Your generosity is overwhelming.
Very generous giveaway. Mahalo!
Great coin & great contest.
Thanks
Its a nice looking coin. The only pre-33 gold that I own are some Indians I purchased recently for my kids. You're very generous to offer up a coin like that in a giveaway.
Count me in too. I’ll reserve judgement until I can view it in person 🙂. Thank you for your generous giveaway
You the Man Thanks for the opportunity.... had some Double Eagles but sold them in 2007 to get into
Bust Halves......GOOD LUCK ALL....
Forgot comment Like the look of her but she is a bit clean looking for the marks she wears..
Hey....the thread says "drawing 1st day of Fall". But does Hawaii have a fall?
I figured it was always summer time there.
Maybe this is all a hoax. After all, who in their right mind would give away free gold?
Oh, yeah, I forgot.
Yours is beautiful @bolivarshagnasty What is the grade if I may ask?
Very generous!
Here is mine, my current avatar coin:
I think you are right about being clean so it might be better to keep her as is for example study piece
BTW I am the girl
My BAD so sorry you are the WOMEN.....