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Hi Dan!
I have a gold piece that is slightly bigger than a dime, slightly smaller than a penny. Unsure whether the thickness is like a dime or penny though. It's been stored away. What I do know is that it shows a picture of AND says the words "Independence Hall" on the front. On the back it shows a picture of the U.S. Capital. It says 'United States of America Bicentennial" and 1776-1976. The front also says ".900 fine gold". It is in what I would say is Mint condition. Has been kept in a coin box.
Do you have any idea what this is?


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Crystal,

I am familiar with this.  It is a privately minted bicentennial medal -- made in about 1976.  It was not made by the U.S. Mint, but rather a private company.

Value will be for the gold it contains -- approximately 1/24th of an ounce of gold.  At the current value of gold, it is worth about $37.00

I hope this helps,

Dan

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My strong familiarity with all U.S. Mint coins, extensive reference library, and close relationships with many other dealers allows me to identify just about any coin made in the USA. I receive regular updates to all the current price guides -- both wholesale & retail -- to provide accurate values. So, with a good description or pictures, I should be able to identify and value any U.S. coin you have.

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