24dannyboy
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24dannyboy
Joined August 30, 2025
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24dannyboy
9mo ago
I do apologize for shuffling the order, but that’s some information there for you. Keep busy this Friday night. May you have a great Friday night. If there’s anything else or you see something that comes up Send me a message. You’re welcome for everything. Thank you for allowing me to be a part of this experience. It was great. I would love to hear the story. Pretty sure this is the backstory to it.
24dannyboy
9mo ago
1. Weigh It Precisely • Use a digital jeweler’s scale (accuracy to 0.01 g). • Compare the result to the official specifications of the coin it claims to be. Even tiny differences can matter. 2. Measure Diameter & Thickness • Use calipers for exact measurements. • Compare to known specs — replicas often get size slightly wrong. 3. Magnet Test (Non-Invasive) • Real gold is non-magnetic. • If a strong rare-earth magnet attracts it, it’s definitely not solid gold. • ⚠️ Tip: Do this carefully so the magnet doesn’t scratch the surface. 4. Ring (Ping) Test • Balance the coin on a fingertip and gently tap it with another coin. • Gold produces a long, clear ringing tone. Base metals usually make a dull “clunk.” • Many smartphone apps can analyze the sound and compare it to known frequencies. 5. Visual Inspection • Look closely at edges, fonts, and relief details under magnification. • Genuine coins have sharp, even detail. Replicas often look soft, blurry, or too “perfect.” 6. Specific Gravity Test (Optional, but Non-Damaging) • Place the coin on a precise scale, then weigh it again while submerged in water (using a container and thread). • The ratio (weight in air ÷ weight loss in water) = specific gravity. • Gold’s specific gravity is 19.3. A big difference = not gold. 7. Professional Check • If still in doubt, a coin shop or jeweler can do an XRF test (X-ray fluorescence) — 100% safe and non-invasive. 👉 The most important thing is: don’t scratch or use acid testing, since that kills collector value.
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