The "Coin Uno" or "Follow the Leader" game (World Coins edition)

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  1. coin_nut

    coin_nut Well-Known Member

    An odd coin appeared yesterday. It appears to be a 1906 GB penny in silver.
    Weighs 9.52 grams (9.45 gm). Figures in parenthesis are from Numista. Diameter 30.765mm (30.8), Thickness 1.63mm (1.6mm). So it is a bit heavy and thick, which might account for the extra if it is plated, however the diameter is under rather than over spec. There is a scratch mark at about 4 O'clock on the reverse, which I imagine was to test the metal. It does not show bronze, only silver, though it is not very deep. I do not want to mutilate or destroy the coin in testing. When dropped on the desk top it does have the ring of silver.
    Any ideas?

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  3. expat

    expat Remember you are unique, just like everyone else Supporter

    GB 1917. A very honest, hardworking half penny
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  4. coin_nut

    coin_nut Well-Known Member

    Another George V, 1912 ha'penny, done his duty 1912 GB 1-2 p obv.JPG 1912 GB 1-2 p rev.JPG
     
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  5. lordmarcovan

    lordmarcovan 48-year collector Moderator

    A somewhat more modern Brit.

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  6. robp

    robp Well-Known Member

    And back in time. An 1812 first bust three shilling bank token.
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  7. expat

    expat Remember you are unique, just like everyone else Supporter

    About halfway between them, 1967 Sovereign
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  8. coin_nut

    coin_nut Well-Known Member

    OMG! Is that tits I see? Call the mods!
     
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  9. lordmarcovan

    lordmarcovan 48-year collector Moderator

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  10. expat

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    I like the built in i-phone/tablet holder on the side of her chair
     
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  11. DEA

    DEA Well-Known Member

    Interesting, Ed - @coin_nut ! I'm looking at my KM SCWC (2016 - 43rd edition), 1901-2000 - page 990. It says for a 1906 penny (KM 794.2) - 9.40 grams, bronze (CuSn), 31 millimeters. So, I don't think the diameter or thickness are too out of wack - or not within acceptable ranges. The weight seems a little off but not by much. I don't see anything under Piedfort, Trial Strikes, Patterns, Maundry Sets, Mint Sets or Proof Sets that could explain a silver penny. Intriguing. The only thing I can think to do is taking some time to figure out the density - https://en.numista.com/numisdoc/determining-the-metal-of-a-coin-27.html. Let us (me!) know what you figure out.

    EDIT - just popped into my head. Did you check if it's magnetic? Obvious test but I frequently forget. Like just now.
     
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  12. DEA

    DEA Well-Known Member

    Keeping it in the Isles - Great Britain (or United Kingdom) 1888 two-shillings piece (KM 762). She's seen better days, that's for sure.

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  13. coin_nut

    coin_nut Well-Known Member

    Albion it is, 1898 crown 1898 GB crown obv.JPG 1898 GB crown rev.JPG
     
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  14. Muzyck

    Muzyck Rabbits!

    Great Britain Conder token. Somersetshire "M. Lambe & Son" Token 1794

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  16. coin_nut

    coin_nut Well-Known Member

    1790 half penny token, not sure if it is a Conder or not? 1790 GB 1-2 p token obv.JPG 1790 GB 1-2 p token rev.JPG
     
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  17. Chris B

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    Malta 1790
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  18. coin_nut

    coin_nut Well-Known Member

    That's a beauty!
     
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  19. Muzyck

    Muzyck Rabbits!

    Back to Great Britain. Edinburgh Halfpenny Conder, 1790

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  20. coin_nut

    coin_nut Well-Known Member

    I think a guy could make a coin collecting career just with conders...
     
  21. robp

    robp Well-Known Member

    1790 Taylor restrike pattern halfpenny in silver, Peck type R44 (P-)
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