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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;PaddyB, post: 4000289, member: 40017&quot;]These are contemporary forgeries - made in the early 19th century to pass off as sixpences. At the time they would have been silvered. </p><p>They are collectable, but not hugely valuable. There are many varieties and they also forged shillings and halfcrowns at the same time. A risky business - still officially a capital offence at the time, although this was usually commuted to Transportation to the Colonies.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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