Opinions? 1898 San Marino 5 Lire....proof/PL or restrike of some type?

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Senator32
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This coin was in a collection I bought yesterday and it looks like a 1898 San Marino 5 Lire, but the coin looks like a cameo proof! Sadly has a few hairlines, but still looks "too good to be true" to me...like it may be a modern fantasy piece or restrike. Always possible it is real...but would have to be a proof strike or presentation piece. So leaning toward fantasy piece but wanted to ask around these parts as I know nothing about San Marino coins.

Thanks all.


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  • bidask
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    Cannot really tell from the photos

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  • Senator32
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    @bidask @Insider2 Take a look at this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HVbGzUJ5JCI

    My money is on a modern restrike of some sort...but cant find any records of any. The rims look a bit different than the normal ones I see in holders....but then again, none of them look like proofs.

  • bidask
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    Looks PL ish to me

    Nice coin

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  • Senator32
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    @bidask said:

    Nice! I may get it slabbed then - 100% not my area of collecting.

  • angelo43
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    You need to weigh this coin to see if its a restrike. the weight is one of the only ways to check. Also check the wideness of the rim on the obverse. Too wide means it might be a restrike. Hope it's not
    Angelo43

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