'This auction is for a commemorative 1933 Indian Head Gold Eagle Miniature $10 Gold Piece issued by the Historic Providence Mint. The coin is solid 14 Karat Gold, in mint condition and sealed is a hard plastic holder. The cardboard mounting describes the history of this coin and has a small mar near the large picture of the reverse of the coin and some edge wear. Additionally, this gold piece also comes with its Certificate of Authenticity from the Historic Providence Mint. The picture shows a full front view of the coin in its display holder and the Certificate of Authenticity for this piece. This is an excellent Providence Mint commemorative piece.'
'This item was a bit of a mystery until I did some research. It appears to be a miniature 1933 Eagle ($10 US gold coin), and is in a protective plastic case. Research shows that these replica coins were made by the "Historic Providence Mint" in the 1980s. The coin is about 5/16" in diameter, and housed in a plastic capsule about 1 3/4" in diameter. I cannot prove or disprove the metal content, but everything I have read points to it being 14K gold. It was part of an estate collection. I am happy to answer questions about this item. '
Even though it is not the size of the original, it would probably be considered a counterfeit by the U. S. Treasury Department. It does not have the required "COPY" designation, unless it is on the edge.
