Rodeo14
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Posted: 8 May 2021, 11:26
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Hi all,
Any ideas on why the colon on this 1818 George III coin is central after FID? All other examples are FID: DEF as opposed to FID : DEF
Also, his chin shape differs from other examples. As a result I am unsure as to what denomination the coin is.
Thanks in advance for any help.
bjherbison
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Posted: 8 May 2021, 14:12
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Weight, diameter, thickness?
AgIsSilver
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Posted: 8 May 2021, 16:51
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Looks like a contemporary counterfeit of a halfcrown.
https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces13169.html
Rodeo14
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Posted: 8 May 2021, 18:46
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Thanks weighs 10g, and measures 31mm. Forgery has crossed my mind.
Rodeo14
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Posted: 8 May 2021, 18:46
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Thickness 1.5mm
bjherbison
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Posted: 9 May 2021, 14:48
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That's roughly the correct size for the half crown AgIsSilver mentioned, but significantly underweight (10g vs 14g). Counterfeit seems correct.
Offa
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Posted: 9 May 2021, 14:51
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There was a glut of forged coinage that year in particular, the sixpence, shilling and half crown were made from brass and given a silver wash.
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Rodeo14
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Posted: 13 Jul 2021, 14:52
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Thank you for the info both, I have only just seen these replies.
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