These coins weigh about 4.2 gm in new condition. 90% of that is gold.
in April 25 1908
John Henry Wright died on 1908-11-25.
25% of gold was taken... meaning 75% of the gold is still there!!!!!
A real one is worth several thousand dollars. However, there are only a few originals so you probably have a souvenir piece made for sale to tourists sometime in the first half of the 20th century. If it appears to be gold, the first check would be to have a jeweler weigh it for you. The weight should be marked on the coin and if it is significantly different than the actual weight it is brass or only gold plated. A good replica will probably still bring $25 - $50.
It isn't gold, it is gold plated. It is worth 25 cents. It is a damaged coin from a collector's perspective. It was not done at the mint.
The US has never made a gold 25 cent coin.
The Financial Scare - 1908 was released on: USA: 25 January 1908 USA: 25 January 1908
It is mean 18 parts by weight of pure gold i.e. 75% gold and 25% other cheaper matel
The Renegade - 1908 was released on: USA: 25 July 1908
Haine d'esclave - 1908 was released on: France: 1908 USA: 25 January 1908
A Smoked Husband - 1908 was released on: USA: 25 September 1908
Balked at the Altar - 1908 was released on: USA: 25 August 1908
1 dwt is 1 penny weight. 1 dwt (penny weight) equals 1.55517384 grams. 1 troy ounce of gold weighs 31 grams. 25 dwt's times 1.55517384 grams, equals 38.879345 grams of gold.
There was no Model 1908, so I am assuming you are looking at the 1908 patent date on the barrel. Which is wierd, since the only .25 caliber slide-action rifles produced by Marlin were the Model 27 (.25/20) and 27S (.25 RF) which did not have the 1908 date. Please doublecheck your information.
An All Wool Garment - 1908 was released on: USA: 25 November 1908
Ihles and Antonio Boxers - 1908 was released on: USA: 25 April 1908
Mr- Jones at the Ball - 1908 was released on: USA: 25 December 1908