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Coinaholic73 Valued Member United Kingdom 298 Posts	Posted 02/03/2013 11:53 am Just picked a Edward VII florin up at close to melt, this was described as a 1909 Florin. Am I wrong or is this actually 1905? Report this Post to the Staff

Liberty1966 New Member United Kingdom 25 Posts	Posted 02/03/2013 3:53 pm Here's how a 5 should look, to be sure you could try an electron microscope which a local numismatic society should have, hope that helps Report this Post to the Staff
Coinaholic73 Valued Member United Kingdom 298 Posts	Posted 02/03/2013 4:07 pm Now that's a lovely coin, wouldn't mind adding that! I think it's a 5 because the curve of the 9 is downwards and inwards whereas the 5 is more of a genuine you shaped bend, just wanted a second opinion. Report this Post to the Staff
Coinage123 Valued Member United Kingdom 449 Posts	Posted 02/03/2013 4:18 pm IMO I would say its 1909, the design of the last numeral looks to match that of a 9 rather than a 5. It's hard to say for sure as picture is quite small. Edited by Coinage123 02/03/2013 4:21 pm Report this Post to the Staff
Coinaholic73 Valued Member United Kingdom 298 Posts	Posted 02/03/2013 4:23 pm Hmmm, really? If you turn the coin so that 1 of the 1905 is flat horizontally the gap in between of the tail of the 9 and the round bit is 'V' shaped whereas a 5 is 'U' shaped. This definitely looks 'U' shaped to me. Edited by Coinaholic73 02/03/2013 4:28 pm Report this Post to the Staff
Coinaholic73 Valued Member United Kingdom 298 Posts	Posted 02/03/2013 4:32 pm Here's the one I bought Here's one from a definite worn 1909 Maybe the old mince pies have gone but they don't look the same. It was worth a gamble at the price anyway. Report this Post to the Staff
Coinage123 Valued Member United Kingdom 449 Posts	Posted 02/03/2013 4:43 pm Its quite difficult to say 100% due to the picture. I'm sure as soon as you receive it in hand the coin will reveal all under a magnifying glass Report this Post to the Staff
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