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troy,
I am in argentina so by email is it
the eagle weight is 1.10 oz to allow for the copper added and still have oz gold. again, yet here is a .999 coin buffalo weight one oz so it should be easily smaller than eagle yet is is larger!!!!!
Panda and buffalo same weight but panda much smaller...i doubt the panda imagine makes up for size...
Hi Jared, If you weigh and assay each of the coins you will find they are all within the gold content specs specified. Again, you are not taking into account the relief of design and the exact dimension throughout the coin (ie You are missing data on each coordinate throughout the design because you only have diameter and thickness of the rim). On the American Eagle you would also need data on metal densities. Thanks!! Troy
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Troy Thoreson
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Please, no error coin questions unless your coin is dated 1955 or before. I can answer questions regarding all U.S. Coins, Gold & Silver bullion, including regular mint and proof issue coins and currency. Since 2009, I have been contributing to the Red Book, "A Guide Book of United States Coins", by R.S. Yeoman along with two other publications. I currently run two coin shops in California.
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I have over 30 years experience in Numismatics. I own two coin shops and have examined thousands of coins over the years. Please allow up to 2 business days for an answer. This is a free service and I am happy to answer questions - but please be patient and understanding of my time.
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My company is an authorized P.C.G.S. and N.G.C. dealer. I am a Life Member of the American Numismatic Association and California State Numismatic Association. We are also an authorized Whites Metal Detector dealership.
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I have written articles for Coin World and the Rare Coin Market Report.
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I have a certificate of completion from the American Numismatic Association on how to detect counterfeit U.S. Gold Coins and how to Grade U.S. Coins along with other certifications. I have a Bachelor of Science in Business with a concentration in Accounting and a minor in Computer Information Systems.
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I am listed as a contributor to the Red Book, "A Guide Book of United States Coins", the Red Book, by R.S. Yeoman. I have been contributing to the Red Book since 2009. I also contribute to the Blue Book and the new Professional edition Red Book. I have many other awards and honors.
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My past consulting clients included eBay, Inc., Yahoo! Auctions, and the United States Postal Service. I have many other great customers and help all no matter their level of collecting.
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