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The listing, Unknown Coin-1849 Half Eagle-California Gold (Without alloy) has ended.

This listing is for a unknown coin. Its marked with all words above. California Gold-Without Alloy. Half Eagle 1849. So! I am not one to say its real or fake. If someone can add some history to this,then it would be great. I had received this through a estate sale in a box of other odd coins. Free shipping. Also as a new note to my changed shipping days. From now on i will only ship out on Fri & Sat. Nothing Monday-Thurs. I am disabled & i can not take trips everyday to ship out items. All or most items will be shipped Priority mail w/ Tracking. Thanks.

Questions & Comments

it means it is a replica I just want to see how visible it is

Apr 29th, 2014 at 8:58:44 AM PDT by

Well if i seen it,then i geuss its in eye sight. Yea,another guy had asked the same. So i took a magnafier to it & seen it.

Apr 29th, 2014 at 9:03:22 AM PDT by

Another tip: Gold does not tarnish, unless it has impurities. This coin if real has impurities as it states without alloy, meaning when they melted the raw ore down they did not add any other metal to it, just what was already mixed by mother nature. Gold will tarnish in one way, if enclosed in an air tight container with papers like stocks, bonds, certificates, labels (INK), the acids of the paper and the inks will effect the gold.

May 5th, 2014 at 6:11:53 AM PDT by

Sure fire method to test for precious metals of any REAL kind: Sprinkle or dust your forearm with pressed makeup powder. Rub side of coin along arm, if a dark mark appears it is genuine, silver or gold; darker the line it makes the higher the purity. NO KIDDING. Baby powder might work.

May 5th, 2014 at 6:05:45 AM PDT by

I am surprised that no one has said the obvious... since 1795, on all half eagles the eagles wing tips are pointed up

May 5th, 2014 at 3:30:19 AM PDT by

The coin is rasing a whole lot of folks saying its real to not real. Well see in time. Thanks for the feedback.

May 5th, 2014 at 4:39:38 AM PDT by

Obviously a fake unfortunately. Highly pitted beyond belief.

May 4th, 2014 at 8:53:20 PM PDT by

You get to speak your beliefs- Its really starting to make alot of waves on here. Some say real some say not. I know its time to get it tested today. Thanks for your feedback.

May 5th, 2014 at 4:37:50 AM PDT by

I do not believe this to be a fake coin, This exact coin is selling on ebay for 3150.00, I would get it checked out seriously

May 4th, 2014 at 5:30:47 PM PDT by

If so, could you get me that items number for myself to see? I went on & found nothing.

May 5th, 2014 at 4:42:30 AM PDT by

Actually it is not a joke it was on two different sites. It is apparently a fact that real gold has very little taste to it. The question is do you have a better or quicker way on hand? Did have one thought on that though, since so much of our taste depends on smell, it is possible that real gold might smell different as well. The old prospectors test of biting it to see if it dents might also work. I am not trying to pull your leg, I just don't work that way. Think about what do I have to gain by giving you ideas on possible ways you can test that coin?

May 4th, 2014 at 4:07:29 PM PDT by

With all that said. I respect them words of knowlege. Thanks.

May 4th, 2014 at 4:26:20 PM PDT by

Looked into the coin a little One thing I read said a simple way to test a coin was to lick it apparently pure gold has little or no taste.

May 4th, 2014 at 1:08:24 PM PDT by

Lol Yea I'll just suck on it for a bit. Any taste?? I dont know-Like what kinda taste am i looking for? Gold taste? Hmmm I'm sure theres a better way. But thanks..

May 4th, 2014 at 2:39:38 PM PDT by

Pretty.. Fanned and watching, please fan me?

May 3rd, 2014 at 1:35:11 PM PDT by

Will do.

May 3rd, 2014 at 2:35:14 PM PDT by

By any chance is copy stamped into it any where? F&W

Apr 29th, 2014 at 11:45:47 AM PDT by

No. I've put down what is on the coin onto the listing. No copy on it.

Apr 29th, 2014 at 2:26:42 PM PDT by

Could you add a picture of the edge of the coin. It looks from this picture that there is a seam on the coin. Is there one?

Apr 25th, 2014 at 11:27:58 AM PDT by

Hi, You know it has that seam. What has that to do with it? Or better yet,how did you know? Keith

Apr 25th, 2014 at 12:24:08 PM PDT by

I'm watching and waiting!

Apr 29th, 2014 at 6:51:07 AM PDT by

I'm always waiting & watching to.Its kinda like people watching. Lol Lol.Just kid Thanks for watching...

Apr 29th, 2014 at 7:01:14 AM PDT by

Very nice coin. Good luck and hope you get lots of credits for it!

Apr 28th, 2014 at 8:35:53 PM PDT by

Why dont you join in so i can get more.You dont have to win,but just keep the bids going.lol

Apr 29th, 2014 at 4:25:29 AM PDT by

pick of the side of the coin please?

Apr 28th, 2014 at 4:37:50 PM PDT by

I was asked that already & i know what your asking.Atleast i hope you are. It has a seam on it from what i can tell. Was that it?

Apr 29th, 2014 at 6:49:29 AM PDT by

ther e are words also that say san fransico around the 1849 and also say full weight of half eagle if you look close with a magnifier you can see this on the back side of coin

Apr 28th, 2014 at 1:17:40 PM PDT by

Yea i did that. Even if copy or fake, it would be neat to have in a collection to just have it. Thanks for comment.

Apr 28th, 2014 at 1:34:11 PM PDT by

fanned and watching!!! even if it is just a copy it's an awesome piece!!!!

Apr 27th, 2014 at 4:57:04 PM PDT by

Thank you & good day Michelle. Fanned back.

Apr 28th, 2014 at 12:38:05 PM PDT by

i do not know 100% BUT if I were forced to guess, it is probally a replica... however i don't have one... yet. :)

Apr 26th, 2014 at 8:28:43 AM PDT by

Well i know its to good to be true for any good to come out of it. Atleast for me it is. And whatever becomes of it,is anyones geuss. Its on here & may the best come to who ever wins. Good day!!

Apr 26th, 2014 at 11:27:28 AM PDT by

fanned and watching

i agree with Keith, saw one on EBay that sold for $10, an unmarked replica...but still a cool type coin.

Apr 25th, 2014 at 10:08:55 PM PDT by

So the real thing here is that its not real & not gold in any way right?

Apr 26th, 2014 at 4:41:08 AM PDT by

Here is a link to some information http://numismatics.org/collection/1980.109.2363
Not an Officially minted US coin but minted by a private company. Couples ways to check this out would be to weigh it. The real version are commonly duplicated and it wasn't until recently that the word COPY or REPLICA had to be add to coins that were sold that resemble other coins. I am still looking for more info. Good Luck with your auction

Apr 25th, 2014 at 11:37:25 AM PDT by

Thanks much. Keith

Apr 25th, 2014 at 12:25:33 PM PDT by

Unknown Coin-1849 Half Eagle-California Gold (Without alloy) is in the Collectibles | Coins category