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<p>[QUOTE="Charitycoincollector, post: 11258999, member: 105448"]Morning all, </p><p><br /></p><p>I have this coin that at first glance appears to be a George III gold guinea coin dated 1787 however I've had it tested and the coin is only 18ct not 22ct as would be expected. It measures 2.9cm in diameter and weighs approx 8g but this includes the loop at the top as coin has been altered to be used as a pendant. </p><p><br /></p><p>My guess was a gold plated token or some sort of fantasy coinage but the testing machine identified it as genuine 18ct gold so this has become a bit of a mystery. I've included photos below if anyone can shed any light on this that'd be great. [ATTACH=full]1525751[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]1525752[/ATTACH][/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="Charitycoincollector, post: 11258999, member: 105448"]Morning all, I have this coin that at first glance appears to be a George III gold guinea coin dated 1787 however I've had it tested and the coin is only 18ct not 22ct as would be expected. It measures 2.9cm in diameter and weighs approx 8g but this includes the loop at the top as coin has been altered to be used as a pendant. My guess was a gold plated token or some sort of fantasy coinage but the testing machine identified it as genuine 18ct gold so this has become a bit of a mystery. I've included photos below if anyone can shed any light on this that'd be great. [ATTACH=full]1525751[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]1525752[/ATTACH][/QUOTE]
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