PWA 1967 Posted July 5 Posted July 5 https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/366523954473?_skw=penny+coin&itmmeta=01KWT6YZX5NPV22P77BGXJ3S6Y&hash=item555687b529:g:pooAAeSwjKBqSnaA&itmprp=enc%3AAQALAAAA8GfYFPkwiKCW4ZNSs2u11xBASzf36AG%2FSFZbX1%2F6hahtC%2Bi8QV4cUdcZa%2FrNt4ydMMjXQzvEFKhp6doJPQlxHhjucZAeE0NbtoAPnfMT%2FlYvIZFG8rHXvGDpsr3UmhuIxPZfl7CQFYLN4gGW2Focz0c2dxlnNpsuJRD1ek7gxiAZq%2BRNI1DyDt3vvv1WwXwYYTZQBsSAWd0Z97B1tuFgjMwimhLUQXuZ9lFNi22hJBYQvBE50h0LmG3SRREbKFDGvefubcgliCBLQcH7MQa64Vuu8K%2FhYTOKAoywFUu8ePZpOUFXEopUvJNEbwt9QO77PQ%3D%3D|tkp%3ABk9SR4j_-8bmZw 1827 Penny 👎 Quote
Paddy Posted July 6 Posted July 6 That one has been ended by the seller last night. I wonder if in reaction to a tip off that it is a fake or because some mug bought it? Quote
Michael-Roo Posted July 6 Posted July 6 https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/127945382130?_skw=1696&itmmeta=01KWV68AKFNDSWCKKGPY94SJ64&hash=item1dca2398f2:g:iPYAAeSw35RqQGXn&itmprp=enc%3AAQALAAAAwGfYFPkwiKCW4ZNSs2u11xDovThOToFz2ZFPxugPA9XSFNn8ZGWTRKC3MuiLJB2vvvikM48JUeNQ5533R99qzPdpkTJiede8k08e1bKo7QPHnPdYirkor3VFy0FOX2Qdv22cpy62ndLBOphkklDDLEyhg7Dorvm0zathn1pNWUCTsodDHQA6DNvLqugFfUYUWRm5YRDRZiZddbZrVpucvMHW9MCW66Ze6LEzfoQ8w6lGoPt4ne1QgIBCoh6HWU%2FLyw%3D%3D|tkp%3ABk9SR6aqoebmZw 2 Quote
Peckris 2 Posted July 7 Posted July 7 On 7/6/2026 at 8:51 AM, Michael-Roo said: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/127945382130?_skw=1696&itmmeta=01KWV68AKFNDSWCKKGPY94SJ64&hash=item1dca2398f2:g:iPYAAeSw35RqQGXn&itmprp=enc%3AAQALAAAAwGfYFPkwiKCW4ZNSs2u11xDovThOToFz2ZFPxugPA9XSFNn8ZGWTRKC3MuiLJB2vvvikM48JUeNQ5533R99qzPdpkTJiede8k08e1bKo7QPHnPdYirkor3VFy0FOX2Qdv22cpy62ndLBOphkklDDLEyhg7Dorvm0zathn1pNWUCTsodDHQA6DNvLqugFfUYUWRm5YRDRZiZddbZrVpucvMHW9MCW66Ze6LEzfoQ8w6lGoPt4ne1QgIBCoh6HWU%2FLyw%3D%3D|tkp%3ABk9SR6aqoebmZw "Your coin will be carefully packaged in protective materials". WHY??? 1 Quote
Coys55 Posted July 8 Posted July 8 https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/278153866658?_trksid=p4375194.c102727.m162921 Opinions on this one? I've always been interested in these pieces and have often thought about buying one, but I'd never buy one without provenance, and certainly not from eBay. It seems odd to me that one should turn up out of the blue in the hands of a seller of general odds and ends. I'm pretty sure there are lots of 19th century fakes out there and probably modern ones too. The description includes "this coin features intricate craftsmanship typical of the period" (hmm) and "Although uncertified"... Quote
jelida Posted July 8 Posted July 8 16 minutes ago, Coys55 said: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/278153866658?_trksid=p4375194.c102727.m162921 Opinions on this one? I've always been interested in these pieces and have often thought about buying one, but I'd never buy one without provenance, and certainly not from eBay. It seems odd to me that one should turn up out of the blue in the hands of a seller of general odds and ends. I'm pretty sure there are lots of 19th century fakes out there and probably modern ones too. The description includes "this coin features intricate craftsmanship typical of the period" (hmm) and "Although uncertified"... I’d be very dubious. This is a coin that you should only buy with a good provenance or through a professional dealer or auction house authenticity guaranteed. There are many more fakes than genuine out there I suspect. Jerry Quote
Coys55 Posted July 8 Posted July 8 3 hours ago, jelida said: I’d be very dubious. This is a coin that you should only buy with a good provenance or through a professional dealer or auction house authenticity guaranteed. There are many more fakes than genuine out there I suspect. Jerry I agree, I wouldn't touch it with a bargepole, but a number of bidders obviously disagree. I wouldn't even know where to start getting one of those things authenticated, apart from checking the size and weight. If those are OK then I'd be stumped. Quote
TomGoodheart Posted July 8 Posted July 8 I'm quite amused by this. It's in a box that contains a CoA and says 'The Original Silver Shilling' when it's very clearly a counterfeit (or modern copy)! https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/188613279900?_skw=hammered+charles+i&itmmeta=01KX0X2FT35JC9XM1J2185C2Q4&hash=item2bea3a409c:g:jSIAAeSwe5lp9hpi&itmprp=enc%3AAQALAAAA8GfYFPkwiKCW4ZNSs2u11xAuOGJ%2Fw4o%2F1SMEQaSKweB4QGvCG0r3QqsP5RQZzXqxv8MDel%2Bao6MS80675DUV%2Bzk88i7SN5rpT7LwG%2F899HMeRLXcENdyqy9pVtQOdhB2CNCw57VeUXzdT8FDauCRANABoDrKvkbWbuJHWFYtuN0FhxBQtTai%2FyGkw1fX3JCu%2FnnjyA0U18l6A1bra6JRKC3mnGdSXQo0QazISkeFDCaO%2BB5WmFNI95HV9OT66lbJD5yBML2u2pCQBdKRjRLE7HsdgHJvDKpZlbp7SZjtAQtj2mtiMsVL2lk6ZWjlLvt1DA%3D%3D|tkp%3ABk9SR8D9iZ3oZw Quote
Coys55 Posted July 12 Posted July 12 On 7/8/2026 at 9:25 AM, Coys55 said: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/278153866658?_trksid=p4375194.c102727.m162921 Opinions on this one? I've always been interested in these pieces and have often thought about buying one, but I'd never buy one without provenance, and certainly not from eBay. It seems odd to me that one should turn up out of the blue in the hands of a seller of general odds and ends. I'm pretty sure there are lots of 19th century fakes out there and probably modern ones too. The description includes "this coin features intricate craftsmanship typical of the period" (hmm) and "Although uncertified"... It went for £640. Quote
secret santa Posted July 25 Posted July 25 Another replica penny on Ebay - I've messaged the seller but he hasn't taken it down. I hope no-one falls for it. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/287481861974?mkevt=1&mkpid=0&emsid=e111028.m43.l1123&mkcid=7&ch=osgood&euid=ee1821cbf0274276908e6d80f2933171&bu=43154646029&osub=-1~1&crd=20260724145657&segname=111028 Quote
Paddy Posted July 26 Posted July 26 I messaged them too and have just had a reply - thanking me and saying they have taken the item down. Quote
secret santa Posted July 26 Posted July 26 Me too. At first he he said he'd counted the border teeth and it was genuine but when I sent him pictures with the teeth numbered, he relented. Quote
Coinery Posted 14 hours ago Posted 14 hours ago I absolutely LOVE this one, and you only get to see the reverse, too…maybe they’re just being kind! Kind of Knight-like in shape, quite the piece of art https://ebay.io/m/Mck7Te 1 Quote
HistoricCoinage Posted 12 hours ago Posted 12 hours ago 1 hour ago, Coinery said: I absolutely LOVE this one, and you only get to see the reverse, too…maybe they’re just being kind! Kind of Knight-like in shape, quite the piece of art https://ebay.io/m/Mck7Te Buttttt, it does have a 20% off coupon! Please don't blame the postie if this turns up on your door mat this week, Stuart... 😬 1 Quote
Coinery Posted 12 hours ago Posted 12 hours ago 29 minutes ago, HistoricCoinage said: Buttttt, it does have a 20% off coupon! Please don't blame the postie if this turns up on your door mat this week, Stuart... 😬 I’m hoping your packaging will deliver something slightly more round, Clive 🙏 Quote
wlewisiii Posted 3 hours ago Posted 3 hours ago (edited) Oh boy, here's another fun POS. "Great Britain 1885 Coin Victoria Britanniarum" How can people fall for this? https://www.ebay.com/itm/188825441303 Edited 3 hours ago by wlewisiii fix images Quote
Rob Posted 1 hour ago Posted 1 hour ago (edited) 2 hours ago, wlewisiii said: Oh boy, here's another fun POS. "Great Britain 1885 Coin Victoria Britanniarum" How can people fall for this? https://www.ebay.com/itm/188825441303 Because they know no better and want to believe what they see. Unfortunately, knowledge requires some input from the prospective purchaser in the form of reading up the subject before buying. To me and you it is simple, but that's because we are interested in the subject matter. For the uninitiated just randomly looking for things that appeal visually, it's not a great step to hit the buy button. Sad but true. Ebay can't police the content sufficiently to make a difference, so once again, it relies on the moral compass of the seller. There should be a useful statistic in there somewhere for a number for Mr. Average's honesty coefficient, not to mention the gullibility coefficient of the typical buyer. Edited 1 hour ago by Rob 1 Quote
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