Any info would greatly appreciated on this coin and why is there a capital M on it..is it post to be like a symbol like milk??
Not sure about the M. But I think what you have there is British, but someone please correct me if I'm wrong.
With the way the tips of that counterstamp look, I'd say that's a W, not an M. Not that I think it'll help you any, but there you go. Fish
Mad King George III was King of England from 1760-1820. (He made the colonists so mad that they revolted, and that's why we live in the United States of America instead of British North America. ) Beyond that, as the bust and legend were the same on multiple coins we need to know the metallic composition and size, as well as a picture of the reverse, in order to more specifically identify your coin. The "M" or "W", as the case may be, is post-mint countermarking with no official status or purpose.
It looks like a George III gold 1/3 guinea,probably from the early 1800's.Full guineas have the lettering right on the edge,1/2 guineas slightly further in and 1/3's are like yours,right around the bust. http://images.google.com/images?svnum=10&hl=en&lr=&q=george+III+gold+guinea&btnG=Search What is the date on the reverse?
Looks to me like a brass token, possibly from a store or bar (pub). The British made lots of them during the early 1800's with King George's picture on them. Can we see the reverse?
Willie, I think you're correct,it's too crude and has elements that I cant find on the real ones,like the period after the DEI GRATIA inscription which is found on the large guineas but not the fractionals,at least the ones I can find.
nashua, You're welcome.I would tell your friend to take it to a coin or jewelry shop and have them determine if it's made of gold or brass.Also have him look at the back.If it IS real,it'll have a date and either the crown of George III or his shield/coat of arms. If it's a token,it will most likely have some sort of advertising or slogan.
Have the jeweler weigh it not test it! They'll test it by putting a cut in the edge and puting acid on it. If it is a genuine piece it will now be damaged, and if it is a token it will be very damaged.
