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Have You Ever Seen An 1851 $1 Gold Coin?

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Well, you have now! :D

I went to a small swimming area today and scored 3 gold. One was this tiny coin. The other two are ladies rings. One is a .7 gram 10K promise ring. The other is a pretty 14K with a small diamond. When I found the coin, I knew right away it was gold by the look of the edge. I figured it was a replica miniature coin. It is the real deal. They were made this small back then because people complained the $1 silver coins were too large. Ones in perfect condition go for over $1000. This one is circulated so I am guessing about $250. It probably fell out of someones coin ring is my guess.

I normally don't post gold finds anymore due to lurkers but this one is special. Tiny little sucker is worth some bucks. Got to love this hobby.

Good luck to everyone!!
 

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Welcome to the gold coin club! PM bigpoppa:D Likely fell out of a bezel. That little screw needs to be checked to keep them closed:lol:Seen lots of gold coins on necks this year. Looks like one less:lol: I'd auction that baby on fleabay. Finally sold my gold coin for $400. 10k panda met its fate at ARA:lol:
 
Huge congrats!!!

A gold coin is on my bucket list, maybe some day...

Great hunt!

<*)))>{
 
That is Sweet!! Love that color!! My first year detecting the water I lucked into one, in a ring...wish I would have saved it now...So hold on to it!!
 
You're probably correct about the coin ring or possibly a chain or charm bracelet coin... great finds Greg.
 
She is in great shape. I would love to find one like that. Thanks for sharing. Whoever lost that had a bad day lol. hh an gl -Joe

imalookin2 said:
Well, you have now! :D

I went to a small swimming area today and scored 3 gold. One was this tiny coin. The other two are ladies rings. One is a .7 gram 10K promise ring. The other is a pretty 14K with a small diamond. When I found the coin, I knew right away it was gold by the look of the edge. I figured it was a replica miniature coin. It is the real deal. They were made this small back then because people complained the $1 silver coins were too large. Ones in perfect condition go for over $1000. This one is circulated so I am guessing about $250. It probably fell out of someones coin ring is my guess.

I normally don't post gold finds anymore due to lurkers but this one is special. Tiny little sucker is worth some bucks. Got to love this hobby.

Good luck to everyone!!
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I agree, probably was in a ring/pendant, but still its over 150 years old. You were able to check off (2) things when you found it....a water hunt item and a relic!
 
Wow!!!!!! :wow::wow::wow::wow::wow::wow::wow:

Amazing find. Congrats to ya.

Just out of curiosity what kind go a signal did you get on the coin? Foil? Nickel? Something else?
 
Nice twin find; a beautiful old coin and gold. The triplet would have been to find a ring/necklace with it. What was your oldest coin before this?

Conga-Rats for you...
:egyptian::egyptian::egyptian:

R5
 
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