randyrohm said:
Doug, I got it from Ancient Coin. It is a plain coin in plastic. Originally I thought i wanted to make a piece of jewelry with it as the centerpiece, now I don't know, just can't see me wearing it.
Randy: I don't know that dealer, surprised you didn't buy from referenced guy, as he got support. By "in plastic" do you mean encased in a holder and authenticated and graded by PCGS, NGC, or ANACS ?
You seemed rightly concerned about authenticity ,originally. Have a local dealer look at it if in doubt, but the "local" may lack expertise. Price sounds low, to me. Can you post a photo ? If it's a PCGS coin , I can look up registry number.
Even certified ( slabbed) coins can be faked, and place into counterfeit slabs ( holders).
Maybe bolivar ( if memory serves correct) can chime in, if you request him in another thread, or his e-mail. He said he was a former president ( or similar capacity) of PNG ( Professional Numismatists' Guild), a well respected organization.
I'll see if I can find anything on a dealer called... Ancient Coin... where are they from ?