possible copy 1699 sixpence!

[chris]

hello

i have a sixpence that i feel might be a copy. i have added photos of the coin that i had bought to see if anyone can see if its fake or not

the weight of the coin is 3 grams. i have also done the bell tone ring and the pitch of the coin is the same as a normal coin but the ring does not seem to last as long as the other coin. could this be a (i dont like to use it but) FAKE

[chris]

hello

i have a sixpence that i feel might be a copy. i have added photos of the coin that i had bought to see if anyone can see if its fake or not

the weight of the coin is 3 grams. i have also done the bell tone ring and the pitch of the coin is the same as a normal coin but the ring does not seem to last as long as the other coin. could this be a (i dont like to use it but) FAKE

sorry my mistake this is a 1696 sixpence

[Chris Perkins]

If it is a fake, it'll be a contemparary one. I have a few WmIII fakes in my collection.

[Rob]

hello

i have a sixpence that i feel might be a copy. i have added photos of the coin that i had bought to see if anyone can see if its fake or not

the weight of the coin is 3 grams. i have also done the bell tone ring and the pitch of the coin is the same as a normal coin but the ring does not seem to last as long as the other coin. could this be a (i dont like to use it but) FAKE

Why do you think it is a fake? 3g is correct, but could be anywhere between 2.5 & 3.5g. What is the weight to 2 decimal places? If it isn't made of silver, then the ring would be a different tone to a genuine one which you obviously have as you have compared tones. Is there any difference in the detail of the two items?

[chris]

hello

i have a sixpence that i feel might be a copy. i have added photos of the coin that i had bought to see if anyone can see if its fake or not

the weight of the coin is 3 grams. i have also done the bell tone ring and the pitch of the coin is the same as a normal coin but the ring does not seem to last as long as the other coin. could this be a (i dont like to use it but) FAKE

Why do you think it is a fake? 3g is correct, but could be anywhere between 2.5 & 3.5g. What is the weight to 2 decimal places? If it isn't made of silver, then the ring would be a different tone to a genuine one which you obviously have as you have compared tones. Is there any difference in the detail of the two items?

i think what set me off was in my last post i had a 1699 sixpence that only weighed in as 2.4 grams it was dull in colour. Where as the 1696 made a ding the 1699 went dong, luckily enough i got onto the seller which has offered a full refund including postage. but i think i might try and offer him a couple of pounds to keep it as it is quite an interesting item.

now when i compared a 1697E sixpence with my 1696 they both dinged the same tone. i think i was just getting a little picky. the coin has the right weight, size, tone, no evidence of casting. i think this coin is real but could be the result a metal detecting find as i have compared it to one of my detecting silvers which has a similar surface to the one i am questioning. also i would say that my 1697E has been shown no remorse and has been cleaned by a monkey armed with a bottle of silver polish. luckily it only cost me a couple of pounds