Is this legit?

Discussion in 'World Coins' started by Nathan F, Jul 27, 2020.

  1. Nathan F

    Nathan F Well-Known Member

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  3. Seattlite86

    Seattlite86 Outspoken Member

    Doubtful, I'd avoid it.
     
  4. TuckHard

    TuckHard Well-Known Member

    Medieval and early modern pieces aren't really my specialty but in my opinion it looks like a legitimate hammered coin. I'd love to hear other's opinions, like I said I'm far from an expert.
     
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  5. robp

    robp Well-Known Member

    Quite normal for hammered coins to have striking splits. If metal isn't sufficiently annealed to soften it prior to striking, it will split/shatter when worked because it is too hard and brittle.

    Splitting due to being hit with a spade when dug up is a different matter.
     
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  6. PaulTudor

    PaulTudor Well-Known Member

    It looks like a Prager groschen, a poor strike like most of the type! Funny enough, the weight of these seems to vary from 2.2 to 3.9 gr, i guess it depends on the time it was struck. I'm not familiar with medieval coins, just had a quick check on ma-shops for comparison, but it's an ugly piece and i wouldn't buy it regardless!
     
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