charles 1 coin ?

[artegirluk]

Hi, does anyone know what this coin is? Or is it a fake? It seems very clean for its age.It is 15mm dia and has just the three plumes on the obverse, not a shield. Any help would be greatly appreciated!

[Peckris]

Hi, does anyone know what this coin is? Or is it a fake? It seems very clean for its age.It is 15mm dia and has just the three plumes on the obverse, not a shield. Any help would be greatly appreciated!

Your attachment has gone wrong. Maybe you need a space between jpg] and Hi ?

[TomGoodheart]

A half-groat (two pence) perhaps?

[artegirluk]

Hi, does anyone know what this coin is? Or is it a fake? It seems very clean for its age.It is 15mm dia and has just the three plumes on the obverse, not a shield. Any help would be greatly appreciated!

Your attachment has gone wrong. Maybe you need a space between jpg] and Hi ?

Hmm, this is trickier than I thought .... how about this

[artegirluk]

A half-groat (two pence) perhaps?

Gosh, that was quick! Thank you very much indeed. The one I have is gold in colour, could that have been plated to put in the pendant?

[TomGoodheart]

Yes, coins can be gilded as jewellery. An interesting choice of coin for a pendant. Any chance of a photo of the back (reverse)?

[artegirluk]

Yes, coins can be gilded as jewellery. An interesting choice of coin for a pendant. Any chance of a photo of the back (reverse)?

Yes certainly, here it is

[Peckris]

Yes, coins can be gilded as jewellery. An interesting choice of coin for a pendant. Any chance of a photo of the back (reverse)?

Yes certainly, here it is

My feeling is that it isn't a hammered coin (i.e. not a genuine Chas I) - it looks too well defined and 'pearly'. I'd say it was some kind of commorative piece perhaps? No idea when from though.

[TomGoodheart]

My feeling is that it isn't a hammered coin (i.e. not a genuine Chas I) - it looks too well defined and 'pearly'. I'd say it was some kind of commorative piece perhaps? No idea when from though.

I'm assuming the 'pearliness' is a result of the gilding and how the photo was taken. However, I agree it does look more like a replica than the real thing, due to the depth of the strike, it's ... too perfect. Without seeing it in real life it's impossible to be certain however.

[Rob]

My feeling is that it isn't a hammered coin (i.e. not a genuine Chas I) - it looks too well defined and 'pearly'. I'd say it was some kind of commorative piece perhaps? No idea when from though.

I'm assuming the 'pearliness' is a result of the gilding and how the photo was taken. However, I agree it does look more like a replica than the real thing, due to the depth of the strike, it's ... too perfect. Without seeing it in real life it's impossible to be certain however.

I concur re the depth of strike, though note that the reverse is slightly off-centre which does add a bit of credibility. Definitely needs to be seen in the hand though. If genuine, you tend to get an uneven strike on most hammered coins, so when you see a consistently well struck coin you tend to smell a rat. If it then proves to be genuine, it's a case of drinks all round, though gilding doesn't help.

[artegirluk]

My feeling is that it isn't a hammered coin (i.e. not a genuine Chas I) - it looks too well defined and 'pearly'. I'd say it was some kind of commorative piece perhaps? No idea when from though.

I'm assuming the 'pearliness' is a result of the gilding and how the photo was taken. However, I agree it does look more like a replica than the real thing, due to the depth of the strike, it's ... too perfect. Without seeing it in real life it's impossible to be certain however.

I concur re the depth of strike, though note that the reverse is slightly off-centre which does add a bit of credibility. Definitely needs to be seen in the hand though. If genuine, you tend to get an uneven strike on most hammered coins, so when you see a consistently well struck coin you tend to smell a rat. If it then proves to be genuine, it's a case of drinks all round, though gilding doesn't help.

Thanks for all the information. One side of the plume and crown is slightly worn, and there is a very faint sign of inside line underneath the writing on the other side. Under a loupe its far from perfect or well struck. If its real, how much is it likely to fetch?