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Gold Ike Dollar Necklace........

lbtrip23lbtrip23 Posts: 40
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This came in with a bunch of other coins from a estate sale.Is this really from the US Mint like it says on the box.If so why would they do something like this?It also says 14kt H.G.E. I think that means gold plate.What is something like this worth?Thanks for the help.
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  • ROBBItheOKIEROBBItheOKIE Posts: 369 ✭
    Couldn,t find alot of info but did find this looking around


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  • SUMORADASUMORADA Posts: 4,797 ✭

    14KT. H.G.E. (Heavy Gold Electroplate) ....
    coins on ebay
  • PerryHallPerryHall Posts: 46,946 ✭✭✭✭✭
    With it being gold plated and with a common date Ike dollar, it has a minimal value of a few dollars.

    Worry is the interest you pay on a debt you may not owe.
    "Paper money eventually returns to its intrinsic value---zero."----Voltaire
    "Everything you say should be true, but not everything true should be said."----Voltaire

  • CoupdescroungeCoupdescrounge Posts: 173 ✭✭
    It's worth more than a few bucks. I wouldn't sell it for less than 50, if you hold out you might get 75-100.
    Ike collectors are hard up for anything unusual.
  • RedTigerRedTiger Posts: 5,608 ✭
    I bought a gold plated Ike, coin only for $3 retail. It wasn't my best day.

    With the fancy bezel and chain, the retail value might be about $50, if you can find a retail buyer. The key is to find a buyer who likes and wants the item. Selling wholesale to a dealer will likely be a different story, and if it were me, I would expect a low ball offer, perhaps $5.
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  • 19Lyds19Lyds Posts: 26,492 ✭✭✭✭


    << <i>It's worth more than a few bucks. I wouldn't sell it for less than 50, if you hold out you might get 75-100.
    Ike collectors are hard up for anything unusual. >>

    Not this IKE collector.
    I decided to change calling the bathroom the John and renamed it the Jim. I feel so much better saying I went to the Jim this morning.



    The name is LEE!
  • PerryHallPerryHall Posts: 46,946 ✭✭✭✭✭


    << <i>It's worth more than a few bucks. I wouldn't sell it for less than 50, if you hold out you might get 75-100.
    Ike collectors are hard up for anything unusual. >>



    Ike collectors know that gold plating an Ike ruins the collector value of the coin.

    Worry is the interest you pay on a debt you may not owe.
    "Paper money eventually returns to its intrinsic value---zero."----Voltaire
    "Everything you say should be true, but not everything true should be said."----Voltaire

  • rickoricko Posts: 98,724 ✭✭✭✭✭
    "If so why would they do something like this?" They do this to sell product. They even have coin spoons.... check out their site. Coins are not sacred to everyone... to most people (yes MOST) they are metal discs that are used in commerce - nothing more. Coin jewelry has been around almost as long as coins have existed. Only coin collectors venerate coins. Get used to it. Cheers, RickO
  • lbtrip23lbtrip23 Posts: 40
    Thanks for the help guys.
    Looking for notes with 11121976
  • sumduncesumdunce Posts: 1,247 ✭✭✭✭
    Strange that nobody has asked if it is a Type 2...

    Can we see an image of the reverse of the coin?

    V/R



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  • lbtrip23lbtrip23 Posts: 40
    Here is the back.What make it type II over type I?
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  • NitroCruiserNitroCruiser Posts: 654
    This reminds me of those gold plated state quarters they hawk on TV. The poor smucks buying them don't realize they are ruined for all intensive numismatic purposes, think they have something that will be valuable. I guess the "gold" ATB quarters will make an appearance soon.
  • tightbudgettightbudget Posts: 7,299 ✭✭✭
    Looks like a Type III Ike to me. Interesting.

    *Someone correct me if I'm wrong on type, but I'm certain it's not a Type II.
  • BroadstruckBroadstruck Posts: 30,497 ✭✭✭✭✭
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  • rickoricko Posts: 98,724 ✭✭✭✭✭
    imageMAO.... That is great Broadstruck.... still laughing.... Cheers, RickO
  • BroadstruckBroadstruck Posts: 30,497 ✭✭✭✭✭


    << <i>imageMAO.... That is great Broadstruck.... still laughing.... Cheers, RickO >>



    It's kinda chic as ghetto gangsta bling! image

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  • GRANDAMGRANDAM Posts: 8,785 ✭✭✭✭✭
    OMG image

    I hope it isn't a Ty 2 coin image

    OOOOPS!!!! I just saw the reverse photo image
    GrandAm :)
  • ProofArtworkonCircsProofArtworkonCircs Posts: 4,223 ✭
    I would say it was a type 3 due to the craterlets in the crater by LL of DOLLAR. I am a little puzzled by why the Carribean islands don't show up better.
  • cartwheelcartwheel Posts: 845 ✭
    Here’s my gold-plated Ike and chain. I’m late to the party because it’s taken me a week to find the darn thing! It’s not from the Mint (did the Mint really manufacture / market these?) and not as fancy as the OP’s, but it shows its own unique lack of taste anyway. This belonged to my mother-in-law; don’t know why she didn’t want it. (I also have a gold-plated Ike dollar without the bezel and chain.)

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