Question about 1908 $20 Gold coin

[Cinnamon Sadie]

 

I found this gold coin in a box of a very old inherited coin collection. (I hope the photos come through) It is a 1908 $20 gold coin with no motto, encased in a tiny gold locket on a very fine 14kt gold Italian chain. Upon magnification, the coin is in beautiful shape. My question is, that "24kt" is embossed on the sun under the Eagle. I have not seen this on other $20 gold coins posted for sale. Does anyone know what this means? This coin, along with the collection which includes some lovely mint silver dollars from the mid to late 1800s, belonged to my grandparents. Thanks for any help!

[TomB]

I haven't looked at your image, but from the description it is not a coin, but is simply a modern novelty jewelry piece.

[RI AL]

Looks pretty fake to me. The eagle's head looks like a vulture and other design elements just arent "right".

[TomB]

I've now looked at your images and can tell you this is a copy and worth only whatever the metal content dictates.

[Cinnamon Sadie]

Thanks so much! Too bad though!

[Just Bob]

Welcome to the forum, Sadie!

[jtryka]

Yeah, it doesn't look right, especially the reverse (and double eagles were only 90% gold (21.6 k) not 24k). A closer picture might help if you want more exact diagnostics on it being a reproduction.