Seeking an opinion. How does this Belgian Gold look?

[Swampboy]

I don't know gold too well and I'm wondering if this AUish 20 Franc looks original to the experts.

 

I just picked this piece up.

 

[physics-fan3.14]

Looks real to me, although I must say I know nothing about it. I just don't see anything that sets off warning flags.

[Swampboy]

Thanks physicsfan.

 

I meant to inquire if it looked as if it had a cleaning.

[bochiman]

I saw it inhand today and didn't see anything that looked like a cleaning, but, gold isn't my forte.

 

Belgian gold looks almost as good as a Belgian waffle though

 

*groan* ing at my own joke

[thirdgreenham]

Looks good! (thumbs u

 

andy

[RI AL]

I also think she (he) looks good. With the rose gold coloring and general nice look, I'd guess it hasn't been cleaned. For what it's worth,:

mintage 4,134,000 and contains .1867 oz. gold. According to the World coin catalog, these generally sell for around bullion value unless Uncirculated where there is a bit of a premium.

[Swampboy]

Thanks guys.

 

It sold for spot plus $18 so I didn't pay too much over bullion and I really like the look of it.

[RI AL]

Swampboy, I think you did just fine!! Nice looking coin and priced reasonably.

[bochiman]

There wasn't a lot of choice goodies at the show last weekend, but I think Swampie had a good eye and some luck in finding a few things, this one included