Test Jump to content
The British Coin Forum - Predecimal.com

Recommended Posts

Posted (edited)

Anyone know what the uneven, patchy discolouration on this wreath crown could be and if it may be possible to rescue it (i.e. clean it) from its present sorry state?

It doesn't look like normal extreme toning to me and if it had been left in a draw for almost 100 years I would have expected the discolouration to be more one-sided than almost completely even. 

Although it looks horrible like this, beneath the crud it looks pretty good. Maybe even EF+?

Oh and I'm assuming it's OK...

 

 

Wreath Crown.jpg

Edited by Coys55
Errors
  • Coys55 changed the title to Wreath Crown - Horrible Discolouration
Posted

It pings like silver I suppose? Perhaps have it tested to ensure it is actually 50% silver? I wonder mainly because that appears to be 1936 and there were only 2473 of them minted so it would be a prime target for fakes, then and now. 

Presuming it's real, there is ~40% copper in the alloy of these, perhaps that's what is causing corrosion? It's just a guess as I've never seen a coin look like this. 

Posted (edited)

It’s a 1932, mintage 2,935. 

I don’t own it,  but am thinking of bidding if it’s probably OK (although I’d be covered if it wasn’t) and recoverable from its present state. 
 

it would be a pity if it is OK but not restorable. 

Edited by Coys55

Join the conversation

You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.

Guest
Reply to this topic...

×   Pasted as rich text.   Restore formatting

  Only 75 emoji are allowed.

×   Your link has been automatically embedded.   Display as a link instead

×   Your previous content has been restored.   Clear editor

×   You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL.

Loading...
×
×
  • Create New...
Test