Mug shots of Victorian counterfeiters.

[Chris Perkins]

With all the concern about fakes lately, some of you my find this interesting. It's a book for sale containing a selection of pictures of Victorian forgers. These characters were obviously doing it to defraud the public, rather than the collector:

http://www.uniqueorrare.com/uor-1934.htm

[1949threepence]

Very interesting & unique insight. Thanks Chris.

[scott]

never seen a victorian forgery before, wonder where all those fakes went

[Chris Perkins]

I've got a few (and more since puting tha page together):

http://www.predecimal.com/british_coin_forgeries4.php

[Colin G.]

Chris,

I love that penny, how can you be so disappointed with it!!

That is a fascinating piece, and if you want to part with it let me know

[scott]

and that penny passed off? lol