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my greAT GRANDFATHER HAD A GOLD COIN AND WANTS TO GET A IDEA OF WHAT THE VALUE IS ON IT. IT'S A 1854 LIBERTY HEAD WITH 13 STARS ON ONE SIDE. AND THE OTHER IS A EAGLE WITH 13 STARS ABOVE HIS HEAD. IT READS SAN FRANCISCO CALIFORNIA TWENTY D. ON THE OTHER. HE REALLY WOULD LIKE TO GET A IDEA OF THIS COINS VALUE. ITS ALSO IN MINT CONDITION.
Hello Chad,
It sounds to me like a $20 gold piece minted by Kellogg & Co. (Kellogg should be legible in Liberty's headband)
There were many replicas made of this coin so we would have to determine if it is genuine. If it is, it is worth anywhere from $6,000 and up in mint condition. It could go as high as $20,000
If he would liek it appraised, feel free to contact me through our website
www.AllCoins.US
Regards
Joe Hylas
www.AllCoins.US
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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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