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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;PatAR, post: 2997397, member: 71536&quot;]I am not an expert in this series. </p><p><br /></p><p>The weight, diameter, and overall appearance suggests a post union 1707 half crown struck at Edinburgh (Spink 3605). There are two types and also several varieties not listed in Spink.</p><p><br /></p><p>I would be inclined to call it authentic, but must admit that the G R and the artifact near the G are odd. Comparing to photos of other Edinburgh HC did not reveal any similar pieces, but I only found a few pieces against which to compare. </p><p><br /></p><p>If you can match dies between this and a known authentic coin of the same issue and mint and they both exhibit the oddities mentioned while not sharing exact replication of dings/marks (as you would find on a family of forged pieces), I would certainly say you’ll have done due diligence.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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