jackie Posted August 6, 2013 Report Share Posted August 6, 2013 Hi everyone my name is Jackie. I have joined the forum as the other day I bought lots lots of coins all from around the word and some very old. I don't collect coins but I couldent resist buying these coins from a chappie at a car boot sale I only paid £10 for the lot. there must be at least 3 to 400 coins my head is hurting already looking at them all. I do hope you might be able to help me out on the ones iv no idea on. I have found a 1964 five cent coin that stands out from the rest its gold on one side silver on the other. any ideas why ?. also a large coin with a peacock on it. and another little gold coloured coin with a blank side ?. I do hope somebody can help me. I have loads more to show you. Thank you jackie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YeOldeCollector Posted August 6, 2013 Report Share Posted August 6, 2013 The one in the middle looks like a fantasy piece or token depicting Queen Victoria, most likely manufactured in the first half of the 20th century. The peacock coin is a Burmese issue from the 19th century, if it's 31mm in diameter it's a Rupee. The 5 cents has most likely been gilded in the past and would not have been done at the mint. Most likely done as a school experiment or for novelty/souvenir purposes. We look forward to seeing more! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackie Posted August 6, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 6, 2013 The one in the middle looks like a fantasy piece or token depicting Queen Victoria, most likely manufactured in the first half of the 20th century. The peacock coin is a Burmese issue from the 19th century, if it's 31mm in diameter it's a Rupee. The 5 cents has most likely been gilded in the past and would not have been done at the mint. Most likely done as a school experiment or for novelty/souvenir purposes. We look forward to seeing more! :)Hi its a rupee. 31mm exactly. I thought the little fantasy coin could have been mounted in jewellery ?. I will post some pics of what I think look like indian coins that I cant read. Thank you very much for the info. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackie Posted August 6, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 6, 2013 HI. YES ITS A RUPEE IT IS 31MM EXACTLY. I THOUGHT MAYBE THE FANTASY COIN COULD HAVE BEEN MOUNTED IN JEWELLERY ? I HAVE MORE COINS FOR YOU TO LOOK AT THINK THEY ARE FROM INDIA. I WILL POST THEM LATER. IV JUST FOUND THIS LITTLE BRASS LOOKING COIN SORY FOR THE POOR PICS BUT ITS RATHER DARK. IS IT A TOKEN ? IT SAYS QUEEN ALEXANDRA. KING EDWARD V11. OTHER SIDE READS ASCENDED JANy 25TH 1901. OR 7. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wabnoles Posted August 7, 2013 Report Share Posted August 7, 2013 From the sound of what you're describing the Edward VII and Alexandra coin is indeed a commemorative souvenir token as those were rather common coin types especially in Great Britain Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YeOldeCollector Posted August 7, 2013 Report Share Posted August 7, 2013 From the sound of what you're describing the Edward VII and Alexandra coin is indeed a commemorative souvenir token as those were rather common coin types especially in Great Britain Indeed. It sounds like an ascension medal/token. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackie Posted August 7, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 7, 2013 Hi. I have uploaded pictures on new thread. iv googled to find a picture of this coin/token. I cant find one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freak Posted August 9, 2013 Report Share Posted August 9, 2013 Are fantasy pieces very collectible? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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