Guest Jon Hill Posted February 13, 2005 Posted February 13, 2005 Hi,I found a coin yesterday with my metal detector. The coin is the same design as a George III shilling (3790) but its made of copper not silver, the date is illegible 18??.Can anyone tell me what its is?Thanks in advance.Jon Quote
Master Jmd Posted February 13, 2005 Posted February 13, 2005 It is probably just dirt that looks like a copper coin. Is it the same size as a shilling of that time? Quote
Guest Jon Hill Posted February 13, 2005 Posted February 13, 2005 Hi,Yes its the same size as a shilling but its is copper (I wish it was silver!).Regards,Jon. Quote
mint_mark Posted February 13, 2005 Posted February 13, 2005 Probably a forgery of the time that used to be plated. I have seen George III halfcrowns in a brassy metal. Quote
Guest Jon Hill Posted February 13, 2005 Posted February 13, 2005 It is a very good forgery if it is, could there be any other explanation?Jon Quote
Master Jmd Posted February 13, 2005 Posted February 13, 2005 (edited) Look Here And Here Edited February 13, 2005 by Master Jmd Quote
Guest Jon Hill Posted February 13, 2005 Posted February 13, 2005 Ahh, its a forgery then, how interesting. Its lasted better in the ground than genuine copper coins I have found of a similar date!Thanks for all your help!Regards,Jon Quote
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