George V 1914 Half Sovereign. Weight Variation ?

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JBL Valued Member United Kingdom 289 Posts	Posted 06/28/2017 3:07 pm Amongst a group of coins I acquired there is what looks like a 1914 George V Half Sovereign. First it is definitely not magnetic, BUT, on my scales it weighs 4.00g and not the specified 3.99 Possibly the scales are not 100% absolute accurate (Chinese electronic ones) or is it possible that there were tiny weight variations with these coins ? I am not convinced it is genuine and am looking to get it acid tested to see what that shows. I'll add pictures when the light is better ! Cheers Brian. Report this Post to the Staff

BigSilver Pillar of the Community United States 2843 Posts	Posted 06/28/2017 5:00 pm 3.99=4 That would be well within Weight Tolerance, and well within reason for a scale to be inaccurate to that degree. Not saying it is genuine for sure, but the weight wouldn't concern me. Report this Post to the Staff
sel_69l Bedrock of the Community Australia 21788 Posts	Posted 06/28/2017 6:02 pm I would never acid test any gold coin. It may turn out to be genuine! 8% of the coin is copper alloy. Edited by sel_69l 06/28/2017 6:41 pm Report this Post to the Staff
JBL Valued Member United Kingdom 289 Posts	Posted 06/28/2017 6:43 pm OK.... "I would never acid test any gold coin. It may turn out to be genuine!" So what is/are the alternatives ? Cheers Brian. Report this Post to the Staff
thedollarman Pillar of the Community Canada 4911 Posts	Posted 06/28/2017 7:36 pm look for a bullion or coin dealer or jewelry dealer who has an XRF machine. Feel free to call me Will. Report this Post to the Staff
JBL Valued Member United Kingdom 289 Posts	Posted 06/30/2017 07:22 am Pictures added. I have found a local jewellery craftshop, a 'proper' jeweller's where they make their own, and they will take it to test for gold content, no acid test ! It will be a good £15 spent to know for certain if it's the real thing or not ! Cheers Brian. Report this Post to the Staff
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