Coin and Paper Money Collecting/Coin value

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Dear Joe,
 My father showed me a coin he was given by an older gentleman several years ago, unfortunately I do not have the coin to make a copy to send to you. but here is a description hopefully you can help. Blake & Co. Assayers SMV. 900 California GOLD SAC.  20 Dollars 1855 there is a picture of looks to be a scale on one side. Thank you

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Hi Dennis,
Genuine Blake & Co. $20 pieces are rare.  However, Chrysler did a promotion years ago for the "Gold Duster" model whereby they gave out replicas of teh coin.
Chances are that what you have is one of those.

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Joe Hylas
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Numismatic professional with over 30 years experience can answer your questions about US coins, their values, how best to sell them and where to buy them. Interested in starting a collection? Find out which areas are undervalued and how to acquire those coins at the best price.

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Ex-Head Precious Metals trader for Deak-Perera International with 42 offices worldwide. Industry experience since 1978. Has worked co-operatively with US Mint, Royal Canadian Mint, Austrian Mint, Chamber of Mines of South Africa, World Gold Council and Platinum Guild International. Professioanl numismatist specializing in US Coins. Always buying collections, will travel if size of collection warrants. Website: www.AllCoins.US

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PCGS, NGC, Rotary

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Physician's Money Digest

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Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration

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Paul Harris Fellow

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