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beacon

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  1. Saw these two for spot price at a pawn shop here in Colombia. Might pick them up. One is a British Sovereign. The other (after researching), is a Bolivia "7 Gramos 1952 Revolution" round (.900 purity). The shop also had a Colombia "Cinco Pesos Stonecutter" (the one with the miner chiseling). That one is the same as the weight and fineness as a British Sovereign. Did not take a photo of that one because I'm 100% certain that one was legit. Between the Colombia Cinco Pesos and the British Sovereign, wonder which one would be more desirable. Wish I could buy all three, but budget wise I can only buy two for now (assuming they are genuine). Any red flags these two below might not be genuine gold? I've heard lots of fake Sovereigns are around. Thanks in advance.
  2. Got this for just above spot. Colombia, 450th Anniversary Founding of City of Santa Marta from 1975. It's not in the greatest condition, but I like that it has only a 2,500 mintage.
  3. No one has a crystal ball, so I'm just DCA my physical Ag/Au every month.
  4. A close up camera shot will always look worse than in the flesh. Pretty sure in person it's hardly noticeable.
  5. Interesting that of all countries, Switzerland is the largest seller.
  6. Thanks! I am also now a bit at ease after doing the gravity test (as well as your reply). The coin is not in the best shape aesthetically, for sure. But, I am much more confident now that it is indeed real
  7. Yes, weird. NGC, specifically says: "1920A Placement of A below coat of arms varies".
  8. Thanks. Had no idea about this test. Just did it by tying dental floss around the coin and suspending it with my hand within a plastic bottle full of water. I got 17.30, so just a tiny bit below the density range table for 22k which is 17.45-18.24.
  9. FWIW: Took some macro shots. I will try to get it tested just for peace of mind.
  10. True, in that photo. However, the Colombia Cinco Pesos which is on NGC's website (though it's a 1921) has the "A" on the same location as my 1920.
  11. I have looked with a loupe. So far, comparing to several Cinco Pesos online, many details seem to match. What makes you think it does it not look good? Are you referring to the quality of the photos, or the phrase it does not look good, meaning it is a fake?
  12. Hello. Just to wanted to make sure this Colombia Cinco Pesos from 1920 looks real? Took some pictures in different lightings. I weighed it at 7.9 grams, and it's diameter at 22mm. It has dings/scratches, and probably has been cleaned. FWIW: I put it in a glass of water and it immediately sank to the bottom (since real gold is very dense, it should do that). I know that's not a 100% accurate test; hence the confirmation here on the forum where there are more senior and experienced members. BTW: Assuming everything looks good — would the "A" mint mark stand for Antioquia? I wonder if this was minted in Medellin. Thank in advance.
  13. Thanks everyone for the replies. Looks like the Sovereign and Ducat are fake. The Ducat look too gold like in person, in other words it was very yellowish. The Venezuelan looks like it might be original. It was very reddish in person; possibly due to having 10% copper, 90% gold.
  14. Hello. Saw these three gold coins today for sale slightly above spot. Are there any red flags regarding if they are fake? British Sovereign from 1911 (7.99 grams total, .916 purity) Venezuela 1904 20 Bolivares (6.4 grams total, .900 purity) The last one I believe is an Austria 1915 Ducat Restrike (3.49 gr. total, .986 purity). I think I can only afford two in total for now. Which two coins, might be the better options to go for? Thanks in advance for any help.
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