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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;Ian, post: 181317, member: 283&quot;]I wouldn&#039;t have any doubts about it being fake if I were you. While the arguement that Aidan provided is unsafe, the coin you mention is most definitely a fake. </p><p><br /></p><p>The only genuine 1840 WM IV portrait rupees are in the form of proof coins and as scarce as hen&#039;s teeth. The `circulation&#039; strikes are all 1840/5. That is, overdates. These too are not commonly found in dealers junk trays, but slightly less scarce than the proofs.</p><p><br /></p><p>I&#039;m not sure why these came about, but I posit that someone somewhere saw them as a short term solution for currency needs until Vicky coins could be produced.</p><p><br /></p><p>Excuse mty being just a tad cynical, but why not ask the dealer concerned how many he can provide you with...and if he gives a discount for quantity? <img src="styles/default/xenforo/clear.png" class="mceSmilieSprite mceSmilie2" alt=";)" unselectable="on" unselectable="on" />[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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