what is this?

[dougefresh]

Can anyone help me identify this gold coin?
https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/S4PzsxGsSw9WT9NFZLuZhNMTjNZETYmyPJy0liipFm0?full-exif=true

Thanks,

[beauanderos]

It may be one of Dan Carr's earlier pioneer gold pieces. Look up moonlightmint.com

[bman]

are you sure it's gold? it looks like brass in the picture.

[dougefresh]

are you sure it's gold? it looks like brass in the picture.

No, I'm not even sure of that. It is to be offered in a local auction this Sunday.It wouldn't be the first time I have seen an auctioneer allow people to think something was gold when it wasn't. The preview is on Friday, so I will go and check it out then.

As to the Don Carr thing, yes I am checking his web site out now. He does have some brass items.

Thanks,

[henrysmedford]

Posted your photo.

[daviscfad]

If you have a redbook handy you could check it. I will check mine when i get home.

[dougefresh]

Well I went to the auction today. It was described as a "Indian Head penny set in key chain". Well it wasn't an Indian penny, but I think maybe it was just a bronze token of some type. It ended up going for about $15 (with auction fees).

I did however buy a 1865 maximillian gold Mexican coin. Paid about $22 with fees. Good thing, as it may only be about 1/100 troy ounce. This thing is tiny. I will try to post a picture.



Thanks,

[daviscfad]

That's pretty cool looking