Penny Necklace Appraisal

The Americana Mint Indian Head Penny Coin Pendant Necklace

This item is a novelty coin pendant produced by The Americana Mint, featuring an authentic United States Indian Head Cent (penny) as the centerpiece. The coin is mounted within an elaborate, round, gold-plated base metal bezel. The bezel is decorated with two distinct borders: an inner ring of small clear faceted rhinestones (likely glass or crystal) and an outer ring featuring a thick, twisted rope-style pattern. The pendant is suspended by a large, grooved bail from a matching gold-finished link chain. The coin itself appears to be an authentic copper Indian Head cent, though it has been gold-plated according to the box text. The coin shows significant surface wear, with many of the finer details of the headdress smoothed over, and a dark brown patina visible beneath the plating. The packaging consists of a black hinged presentation box with a white satin inner lid liner. The liner is printed in red and blue with 'The Americana Mint' logo, the Great Seal of the United States, and the text 'GENUINE U.S. COIN', 'PROOF LIKE FINISH', and '24KT GOLD PLATED'. The craftsmanship is typical of 20th-century mass-marketed collectibles intended for the giftware market, likely dating from the 1970s or 1980s. The overall condition of the jewelry assembly appears good, showing minor surface scratches and light oxidation consistent with age, while the box shows some fraying and yellowing of the fabric liner.