1853 D

[Joe Swindell-migration]

I have an interesting coin, it's got a flat look too it. Not dull, but no mint luster. What do you think?

 

[coinman_23885]

Questionable authenticity and/or surfaces

[RockMyAmadeus]

It's not an 1853-D.

[Joe Swindell-migration]

Oh wow! I don't normally deal with gold coins, thanks for point that out Rock!

[coinman_23885]

It's not an 1853-D.

 

The "D" in this case is for dollar, not to be confused with the Dahlonega mintmark.

[BillJones]

The picture is out of focus and over exposed. Both conditions make it hard to authenticate the piece. Here is a genuine 1853 Philadelphia mint quarter eagle. You might compare its details with your piece. As of now I can't make a call up or down as to your coin's authenticity.

 

[noow]

In that condition with no mint luster? Questionable authenticity. Either it is fake, the pics, or someone dipped it a billion times in MS-70

[Joe Swindell-migration]

I've got a scale, I should be able to match weight shouldn't I?

[BillJones]

I've got a scale, I should be able to match weight shouldn't I?

 

If it's genuine the weight should match, but that won't prove that it is genuine if you fallow what I mean.

 

As for luster, I think that the nature of picture could be covering up that aspect of the coin. The picture is over exposed.

[johnny9434]

dumb question, does that looks like its been cleaned real good at one time or another? im not good with gold when it comes to that

[BillJones]

I'm not sure from the picture because of the exposure issues, but my guess would be yes. Here is an original piece with no coppery toning with which you can compare it.

 

[RockMyAmadeus]

It's not an 1853-D.

 

The "D" in this case is for dollar, not to be confused with the Dahlonega mintmark.

 

Perhaps. I suspect the OP thought it WAS the mintmark, hence my correction.

[Joe Swindell-migration]

Ineed!