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I have a very small 8 sided coin dated 1863, it has an Indian Head on one side with 16 stars and 1/4 and the date with Alaska Gold on the other. It measures 10.28mm to 10.30mm. Is this an Alaskan Gold Coin?
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Hi Alvin,
The fact that it doesn't have a denomination such as Dollar, Dol., or D. means it isn't a coin. It would be considered to be a token. There were Alaska gold tokens made, and many replicas. Yours may be gold, or may not be.
If you check eBay, you probably will find a similar item and what they are selling for.
Regards
Joe Hylas
Omega Precious Metals
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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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