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Expert: - 1/3/2010


Question
How can you tell if the medal is bronze or gold plated?

Answer

National Bicentennial
Bob,

It's very difficult to tell without having both medals side-by-side.  They weigh the same and can be exactly the same color.  The only difference is the reflectiveness of the surfaces -- the gold plated one will me more mirror-like in appearance.

I have attached a picture -- hopefully that will help.  Notice how the gold plated one has a more mirror-like surface -- more like the silver one -- than the bronze one does.

Picture can also be viewed here :

http://www.workingmancoins.com/ForSale/Pics/BicMed/ONBSet.jpg

I hope this helps,

Dan

Dan Moore

Expertise

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.

Experience

I've been a coin dealer since the 1980's and a coin collector since the 1960's. I specialize in U.S. Silver Coins and have an active online website -- The Working Man's Rare Coins -- http://www.workingmancoins.com -- offering information and inventory in U.S. coins.

Organizations I belong to :
American Numismatic Association Member #187770
Michigan State Numismatic Society Member #8255
Florida United Numismatics Member #19710
Monroe Coin Club Treasurer
Lincoln Coin Club Board Member
WINS Member #14
CoinMasters Member #1814

Frequently Asked Questions :
I have created a Frequently Asked Questions page on my website, where you may be able to get an immediate answer to your question. You can find the page here :
http://www.workingmancoins.com/FAQ/index.htm


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