Simon M Posted October 17, 2012 Posted October 17, 2012 I thought all the model half soverigns were brass?Am I mistaken, are they really worth as much as what these bidders are paying?please see this link on ebayhttp://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=330808726391simon Quote
TomGoodheart Posted October 17, 2012 Posted October 17, 2012 A gold half sov would be around 4g, suggesting this one is, despite the seller's belief, base metal.I don't know why anyone would have made a model coin from the correct metal. An RM pattern, yes, but a model, not so much. But maybe someone else has ideas? Quote
VickySilver Posted October 18, 2012 Posted October 18, 2012 1.5gm??Color = brassyConclusion based on just this bit: brass/potmetal.Inference = stay away unless you want junk. Quote
bagerap Posted October 18, 2012 Posted October 18, 2012 And strangely enough, it's underweight by 0.8 gr for this series of imitation half sovs. Quote
copper123 Posted October 18, 2012 Posted October 18, 2012 i was lucky enough to get around £20 for one of these once - there a few avid collectors around ,They are always brass never silver or gold Quote
argentumandcoins Posted October 18, 2012 Posted October 18, 2012 I have contacted the seller and pointed out that it is brass not gold.The seller is either away or chooses not to reply/alter/end the item.I have therefore contacted ebay and told them it is a fraudulent listing....................... Quote
copper123 Posted October 18, 2012 Posted October 18, 2012 I have contacted the seller and pointed out that it is brass not gold.The seller is either away or chooses not to reply/alter/end the item.I have therefore contacted ebay and told them it is a fraudulent listing....................... The seller will be so pleased with you argentNOT <<< LOL better disguise yourself now Quote
argentumandcoins Posted October 18, 2012 Posted October 18, 2012 I have contacted the seller and pointed out that it is brass not gold.The seller is either away or chooses not to reply/alter/end the item.I have therefore contacted ebay and told them it is a fraudulent listing....................... The seller will be so pleased with you argentNOT <<< LOL better disguise yourself now The seller had better try not being a dishonest tw*t then.No need for a disguise, I prefer standing toe to toe with people. Quote
copper123 Posted October 18, 2012 Posted October 18, 2012 Funny enough seller does not say if it is 9 carat 18 carat or 21 carat gold - it's a bit important is it not? Quote
Simon M Posted October 21, 2012 Author Posted October 21, 2012 I see the bid price has gone down to £41.00 !!someone has removed a bid or two.S. Quote
Peter Posted October 21, 2012 Posted October 21, 2012 Looks like the punter who is the highest bidder has 4 further higher bids on it. Quote
argentumandcoins Posted October 21, 2012 Posted October 21, 2012 So nice to see that the seller sv1954 is such an honest seller..... no mention of the fact that he/she has been told it IS NOT GOLD. Uses my favourite "private listing style auction" as well, just so that bids can be "helped along" if need be!Ebay are even better. Report it as a fraudulent listing and they do sweet FA. Quote
Nick Posted October 21, 2012 Posted October 21, 2012 Looks like the punter who is the highest bidder has 4 further higher bids on it.Or it's the shill-bidder now in the lead Quote
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