KoRnholio Posted July 18, 2009 Report Share Posted July 18, 2009 I know someone who is looking to sell this coin to me. I am totally unfamiliar with this type, the only sovereigns I own are two of Edward VII's. Does it look legitimate? It is so worn and banged up that I am having a hard time comparing it to pictures of real pieces. If it is legit, does it have any intrinsic value above the melt price? I highly doubt it, although I see in my book that there are some rare varieties of this date. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NumisMattic2200 Posted July 18, 2009 Report Share Posted July 18, 2009 Impossible to tell which variety, even if it had been - hence, why question its value as a possible rare variety...try to get it for less than melt, as he wouldn't get melt from a jeweler. Is it he who want to sell you that coin or is it you asking your friend? Methinks you should go to an auction and get one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Art Posted July 18, 2009 Report Share Posted July 18, 2009 From the photo the reverse appears to be incuse. Perhaps it's a jewelry piece that was made from a coin impression. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KoRnholio Posted July 18, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 18, 2009 Impossible to tell which variety, even if it had been - hence, why question its value as a possible rare variety...try to get it for less than melt, as he wouldn't get melt from a jeweler. Is it he who want to sell you that coin or is it you asking your friend? Methinks you should go to an auction and get one I figure it didn't hurt to ask you guys, who have infinitely more experience with British coins than I. They are looking to sell. I wouldn't seek out such an ugly piece to buy when for 1.5-2x melt I could get a rather decent one. But if I can get it a decent amount below melt, any profits I make from selling it near melt will go towards a nicer coin. I'm still on the lookout for a nice George IV half crown and a Gothic florin From the photo the reverse appears to be incuse. Perhaps it's a jewelry piece that was made from a coin impression. Interesting, I hadn't thought of that. I don't think it's incuse, but I haven't seen it in hand yet. I will keep it in mind when I do. Are jewelry pieces made from coin impressions a common thing? From what I've seen, it seems most jewelry pieces like this are just worn down genuine coins linked to a chain with a bezel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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