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Question: Rare pikes peak gold coin, replica or real?

(Posted by: Out Of Her Head She Sang... on 2010-01-17 15:44:57)

Hi, I have a rare pikes peak gold twenty dollar piece from 1860. Apparently it's worth around 675,000.00 dollars. I don't think I have the real copy, but to be safe in case I do, is there a way to distinguish the real copy from a replica/counterfit? Here's a picture of the coin. http://www.us-coin-values-advisor.com/images/Clark-and-Gruber.jpg thanks in advance (I did not take the picture I showed you)

Posted by: Taiping on 2010-01-18, 12:34:06

There were many copies made of rare coins in the 1960's and none had copy on them. Yours does look like a copy for the images are off a little from the pictures in the Red Book, but it has limit use. I am not aware of any new coins of this type being found in a long long time. You would have to find a coin dealer that has the books on private and territorial gold. Other books only give a photo with little info. See if a coin club is in your area they may have the books.

Posted by: liberty 911 on 2010-01-18, 01:21:59

There was a very limited number of these genuine gold items actually made, so the likelihood that yours is authentic are very slim. Many of the copies are made of brass and will have an R, C, or the word COPY underneath the word DENVER. ***Please see the second link at the bottom of the page.*** If you still wonder, you might take the item to a coin dealer specializing in gold coins. I hope that helps. EDIT: Did you say your item was made in the 1960's or that the photo was of your item?