trying to ID

Discussion in 'What's it Worth' started by mpak, Jan 20, 2011.

  1. mpak

    mpak New Member

    Hi there. We recently located an old box of coins that has been lying around the family for a while. we have managed to id most but cant with one.

    It seems to be bronze with one side completely flat and the other with a head image and the following words in a circle around the outside;

    "GEORGIVS V DEI GRA BRITT OMN REX FID DEF IND IMP"

    Any clues?
     
    mpak, Jan 20, 2011
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  3. swish513

    swish513 Penny & Cent Collector

    we need a pic to be certain of what it is, but it sounds like a king george v coin (1910-1936). the legend is in latin, and it reads "george the 5th, by the grace of god, king of all the britains, defender of the faith, emperor of india." how big is it (in mm)?
     
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  4. mpak

    mpak New Member

    will try and put one on. Its 25mm . it has no date on it
     
    mpak, Jan 20, 2011
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  5. ikandiggit

    ikandiggit Currency Error Collector

    Sounds like a medal or a souvenir.
     
    ikandiggit, Jan 20, 2011
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  6. GDJMSP

    GDJMSP Numismatist Moderator

    With one side being completely flat it sounds more like a medalion than a coin.
     
    GDJMSP, Jan 20, 2011
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  7. swish513

    swish513 Penny & Cent Collector

    sounds like a half-penny. the date would be on the reverse (back). with that being flat, as you said, it would make it difficult to get an exact date.
     
    swish513, Jan 20, 2011
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