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I've now received a further e mail from LCA, still in response to my first e mail, as follows:- I believe the drawing Paul refers to, is the one shown below, which bears L.C.Wyon's signature. Compared to the one in Lot 1189, I'd say it is the same signature, so the document appears to be authentic.

This coin is a TB/TB example. Even though the reverse teeth have a somewhat rounded appearance, they are indeed toothed in reality. On a real BB example the beads are closer to the inner ring, not the outer rim. There is also a differance in the Bead count, though I don't recall what it is. Every coin dealer here in the US has a example like yours marked as a Mule, which is incorrect. I have a example I purchased from Michael Freeman on my website, if you care to see a authentic example.

I bought this Thanks. Will add to my error collection. Nice cheap addition.

I'd go for a minting flaw. A defective flan with lamination will transfer the design to the layer below the lamination break, so you would still see some semblance of what it should be like, even with the missing top skin.

Thought this might interest someone?

Thanks Jerry, tentatively ID'd as Constantine II.

And the rest! A valid point though, the note is just a little something extra on what is a stunning and rare coin.

Don't get hung up on the note. It's interesting but the real value is in the rarity of the coin. Should fetch £2500 plus.

It looks similar but there are differences. The inscription on the bottom of the box could be interpreted in two ways. Firstly, it could just be a note that records what took place. The coin was given to someone by L. C..Wyon. or It is as assumed, a note written in his hand. Personally I think the signature on the portrait doesn't match enough to prove conclusively

The surfaces of the REV look as though they have been spray painted, it might just be the angle of the picture but they do look a little rough. Does the auction where you bought these do coins normally? Would they know a genuine American $5 from a fake one?