United States 1/4 oz Gold American Eagle Pendant

This item is a United States Gold American Eagle coin, specifically the 1/4 ounce denomination, mounted in a four-prong yellow gold coin bezel to serve as a pendant. The reverse of the coin is prominently displayed, featuring the 'Family of Eagles' motif designed by Miley Busiek, which depicts a male eagle carrying an olive branch to a nest containing a female eagle and her hatchlings. The text on the reverse includes 'UNITED STATES OF AMERICA', 'E PLURIBUS UNUM', 'IN GOD WE TRUST', and the weight/denomination '1/4 OZ. FINE GOLD~10 DOLLARS'. The coin shows a bright, lustrous yellow-gold finish consistent with its 22-karat composition (91.67% gold, 3% silver, and 5.33% copper). The bezel is a simple, polished gold frame with four secure prongs that wrap around the coin's edge, seemingly designed to keep the coin intact without permanent alteration like soldering. The pendant is attached to a yellow gold rope-style chain via an integrated tapered bail. Condition-wise, the coin exhibits minor surface abrasions and light scratches typical of handled bullion, and the bezel shows some small dings and signs of wear along the outer rim. The date of the coin is not visible from this side, but this specific reverse design was used by the U.S. Mint from 1986 through the first half of 2021. High-quality craftsmanship is evident in the sharp strike of the coin and the secure construction of the jewelry mounting.

I have conducted a visual examination of the United States 1/4 oz Gold American Eagle Pendant. The coin is a standard bullion piece (22K gold) featuring the Miley Busiek 'Family of Eagles' reverse, suggesting a mintage date between 1986 and mid-2021. The strike remains sharp, though I observed surface abrasions on the field and minor wear on the high points of the feathering, consistent with use in jewelry. The 14K gold bezel and rope chain show standard signs of wear and localized oxidation. The value is primarily driven by the 'melt' price of the 0.25 troy ounce of fine gold in the coin plus the weight of the mounting. Current market demand for wearable bullion is high, though numismatic premiums are slightly reduced due to the jewelry mounting, which potentially risks rim damage from the prongs. Comparable sales for 1/4 oz gold eagle pendants typically range from 10% to 20% over spot gold price. This valuation assumes the coin is authentic and the mounting is at least 14K gold. One major limitation of this digital assessment is the inability to perform a specific gravity test or use a XRF analyzer to verify the 91.67% gold purity of the coin and the karat of the bezel. Furthermore, without a physical weight measurement in grams, I cannot provide a definitive scrap value for the mounting. To finalize this appraisal, an in-person inspection is required to weigh the total unit, verify the coin's diameter/thickness, and ensure the coin has not been polished or altered, which would further impact collector value.