THis look identical to the actual coin, but a eye magnifier slides out of it. was wandering if anyone new the value. thanks.
If I understand your post correctly, you are saying that you have a 1823 5 francs and inside it is a magnifying lens. If this is the case, the coin has no numismatic value, but it would certainly an interesting novelty. I think it sounds like a wonderful idea :thumb:
sorry sorry dont have scanner, It looks like a authnitic coin but with a magnifyer that comes out of the middle.
This forum is not the place to find valuation experts for novelty items, so you're not likely to get any value estimates for your magnifying glass replica.
Is it possible Do you think it is possible that this was made when the actual coin was made, if not why would someone waste a valuable coin like that.IT look authentic like it could be from that time period.
Well think about it the other way around. It can be possible that it's made yesterday isn't it? If an original is indeed valuable, the more reason why copies are made.
OK,I guess this is a good time to bring back the famous Mikjo0 Swiss army coin.The big Louis 5 franc pieces were used to make these novelties ALL the time.I've seen at least three and your magnifying glass makes 4.They were probably not done anywhere near the date of the coin but probably in the early-mid 20th century.In the case of mine,the pieces are chrome plated which tells me they're relatively recent. The good news is...I've been offered over three times the value of the coin itself for this contraption.The bad news is...the Krause value in Fine is $9.00. Your Louis XVIII,assuming it's the Paris (A) mint was worth about $25 before the "alteration" but I'm willing to bet you could sell it for more as a novelty.
