Definately not your average looking gold coin

shish · December 4, 2011 7:51PM

I couldn't resist this toned 1900-S $20 Lib mounted in a sterling silver and gold belt buckle. I rarely see such vibrant toning on gold coins, perhaps the leather belt caused this colorful toning. The toning is more colorful in hand. Please post some toned gold.

1900-S

1900-SR

Rampage · December 4, 2011 7:59PM

Fixed your image links for you.

1900-S

1900-SR

shish · December 4, 2011 8:00PM

shish · December 4, 2011 8:02PM

Thanks, I finally figured it out.

TomB · December 4, 2011 9:21PM

It may more likely be the case that repeated polishing of the coin resulted in the toning from the applied polishing compound.

ambro51 · December 4, 2011 9:29PM

are you sure its genuine?

PerryHall · December 4, 2011 10:04PM

<< are you sure its genuine? >>

That was my first thought. It may be a gold plated replica.

shish · December 4, 2011 10:24PM

I'm certain it's authentic.

crypto79 · December 5, 2011 12:10AM

While the coin might be lightly polished as so many of the jewerly pieces are, the silver around it and the coin look to have a skin to them that clearly haven't been touched in decades. I think it is a cool piece of Americana with a great look

LanLord · December 5, 2011 12:16AM

<< While the coin might be lightly polished the silver around it and the coin look to have a skin to them that clearly haven't been touched in decades. I think it is a cool piece of Americana with a great look >>

But I wouldn't be caught dead wearing it!

crypto79 · December 5, 2011 12:17AM

<< 

<< While the coin might be lightly polished the silver around it and the coin look to have a skin to them that clearly haven't been touched in decades. I think it is a cool piece of Americana with a great look >>

But I wouldn't be caught dead wearing it! >>

Lol true, but it would look cool in a case

TheBigB · December 5, 2011 12:22AM

<< It may more likely be the case that repeated polishing of the coin resulted in the toning from the applied polishing compound. >>

I wonder if it was more likely the result of cross-contamination from the surrounding silver and the polishing agent was a carrier.

Swampboy · December 5, 2011 12:51AM

I won a buckle just like that at a rodeo.
Did I mention my pick up truck is paid for?

BillJones · December 5, 2011 1:08AM

<< 

<< While the coin might be lightly polished the silver around it and the coin look to have a skin to them that clearly haven't been touched in decades. I think it is a cool piece of Americana with a great look >>

But I wouldn't be caught dead wearing it! >>

You could end up dead if you did wear it. This piece kind of screams, “Knock me in the head. My belt melts for $1,700.00!"

Lakesammman · December 5, 2011 1:21AM

KP - perfect BB for a golfer.

scotty1419 · December 5, 2011 2:10AM

Pretty cool! Did you find it at a coin dealer?

shish · December 5, 2011 2:16AM

Yes, I bought it years ago from a friend/dealer and re-discovered it in the SDB.

Definately not your average looking gold coin

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