Somewhat of an enigma, devices look good but the edge funky esp the edge at the rim Btwn 430 & 7 This was a date that was "frozen" for up to 30 yrs and more Proly not counterfeit IMO
Love that Milled British (1830-1960) Well, just Love coins, period.
It's weight is correct at 8 grams. It tested 22K I tried searching ebay and other sites for the exact same die cracks but i did not find any. From what I read via google some middle eastern countries especially Jordan are allowed to replicate coins as long as they put their mark on it. But why make a replica of basically a bullion piece? Thanks for the help so far.
<< <i>It's weight is correct at 8 grams. It tested 22K I tried searching ebay and other sites for the exact same die cracks but i did not find any. From what I read via google some middle eastern countries especially Jordan are allowed to replicate coins as long as they put their mark on it. But why make a replica of basically a bullion piece? Thanks for the help so far. >>
Over history, middle eastern countries have tended to be picky about the types and purity of coins used for trading. The 1780 restrike Maria Theresa Thalers which were minted for over a century with the same specifications, design, and even date is the most prominent one.
There is also a history of reproduction coins, often (but not always) made with the correct purity and weight of precious metal. I have even heard of early 20th century $5 and $10 Canadian gold pieces being "counterfeited" in this way. Though the latest one I saw I was told it was only made in ~40% gold rather than the proper 90%. I'd suspect that your coin is a reproduction like this, but with the correct amount of gold.
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There are just so many mixed signals with this
-No upscale jeweler would have used their mongram on a counterfeit
-The rims and grainy appearance are suspect
-The die breaks seem to look reasonable leading one to believe it is authentic
I am curious if this was some sort of jeweler's mark done for some type of company sponsored event
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This was a date that was "frozen" for up to 30 yrs and more
Proly not counterfeit IMO
Well, just Love coins, period.
From what I read via google some middle eastern countries especially Jordan are allowed to replicate coins as long as they put their mark on it.
But why make a replica of basically a bullion piece?
Thanks for the help so far.
<< <i>It's weight is correct at 8 grams. It tested 22K I tried searching ebay and other sites for the exact same die cracks but i did not find any.
From what I read via google some middle eastern countries especially Jordan are allowed to replicate coins as long as they put their mark on it.
But why make a replica of basically a bullion piece?
Thanks for the help so far. >>
Over history, middle eastern countries have tended to be picky about the types and purity of coins used for trading. The 1780 restrike Maria Theresa Thalers which were minted for over a century with the same specifications, design, and even date is the most prominent one.
There is also a history of reproduction coins, often (but not always) made with the correct purity and weight of precious metal. I have even heard of early 20th century $5 and $10 Canadian gold pieces being "counterfeited" in this way. Though the latest one I saw I was told it was only made in ~40% gold rather than the proper 90%. I'd suspect that your coin is a reproduction like this, but with the correct amount of gold.