Halfcrown Forgery

Discussion in 'World Coins' started by De Orc, Nov 15, 2007.

  1. De Orc

    De Orc Well-Known Member

    1848
    Half Crown
    Shield in wreath
    Queen Victoria

    This is a rather nice period forgery done in white metal, let me know what you all think of it :D
     
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  3. Ardatirion

    Ardatirion Où est mon poisson

    Very cool! How close is it in regards to weight?
     
  4. De Orc

    De Orc Well-Known Member

    Way off LOL I will post the weight of it and a genuine one tomorrow :D
     
  5. hontonai

    hontonai Registered Contrarian

    Not really a good casting.
     
  6. De Orc

    De Orc Well-Known Member

    Considering it is over a hundred years old, made from a soft white metal I honestly dont think it is too bad LOL
     
  7. Cucumbor

    Cucumbor Well-Known Member

    Hello,

    And considering the circulation wear, it must have been close enough to the original for people to use it...

    Cucumbor
     
  8. Treashunt

    Treashunt The Other Frank

    Very nice!
    I collect American contemporary counterfeits.
    Nice find.
     
  9. JeromeLS

    JeromeLS Coin Fanatic

    Very nice find....I've got a (copper) fake of an 1816....
     
  10. monetarium

    monetarium Member

    The details are crude, but without being able to touch it and to feel it, I'd say that it has been corroded by a harsh element (like sea water or an acid).
     
  11. De Orc

    De Orc Well-Known Member

    It's actualy quite smooth I believe it was found in a river or a stream, I cant quite remember what the vendor said when I bought it.
     
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