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Cavsapsap New Member United Kingdom 2 Posts	Posted 10/08/2014 8:21 pm Hi all I am new to coin collecting and just received a 8R 1740 Philip V coin which I would appreciate peoples views on. I am told it is silver however have yet to confirm this but also curious given the condition of graphics on the coin. Views regarding authenticity would be extremely appreciated. Thanks in anticipation. Cavsapsap Report this Post to the Staff

Cavsapsap New Member United Kingdom 2 Posts	Posted 10/08/2014 8:26 pm Sorry everybody trying to get to grips with this forum. Attached is second photo. Thanks, Cavsapsap Report this Post to the Staff
BillSnyder Pillar of the Community 778 Posts	Posted 10/09/2014 07:55 am Sorry, but I believe this is a cast copy. Bill Report this Post to the Staff
Cavsapsap New Member United Kingdom 2 Posts	Posted 10/09/2014 08:43 am Bill, Thank you for taking the time to review and reply. Can you elaborate on the reasons why it may be a cast copy, what are the tell tail signs to look for. Thanks. Report this Post to the Staff
BillSnyder Pillar of the Community 778 Posts	Posted 10/09/2014 12:58 pm The very rough surfaces between the letters and devices (which should be smooth) are the tip-off. A very common copy, I believe. Sorry to be the bearer of bad news, Bill Report this Post to the Staff
MathieuMa Pillar of the Community France 1591 Posts	Posted 10/10/2014 05:26 am Cast copy, agreed. Salvaged coins don't look like that, and still have sharp details. Report this Post to the Staff
colonialjohn Pillar of the Community United States 1757 Posts	Posted 10/10/2014 06:06 am Could be a much later high tin forgery issue (not modern). Report this Post to the Staff
MathieuMa Pillar of the Community France 1591 Posts	Posted 10/10/2014 11:28 am Indeed, modern ones are much better looking :) Report this Post to the Staff
odentheviking Valued Member United States 425 Posts	Posted 10/11/2014 7:41 pm Here is a 1744 that was shot,(by a small cal. I would guess), and found in water. You can see the "sea salvage" damage on it. http://i720.photobucket.com/albums/...000305-1.jpg http://i720.photobucket.com/albums/...000304-1.jpg Report this Post to the Staff
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