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Bedrock of the Community
Australia
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There are some extremely excellent Gothic Florin fakes around.
I have to admit, I can't pick 'em.
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New Member
 United Kingdom
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It was purchased at Sheffield Auction Gallery, and below are the comments that went with the sale:-
1847 Victoria Gothic Crown (Edge: undecimo). Extremely pleasing EF with slight rainbow toning throughout.
Two minor scratches on neck and hairline marks to field on obverse. Otherwise a wonderful and highly collectable example.
I have read on forums about how to tell a fake, and it passes all the tests
I am also going to send it to CGS UK to get it authenticated just to put my mind at rest
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08/24/2015 4:30 pm
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Pillar of the Community
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I am sure you have seen this or a page like it but here is numista information regarding this coin: http://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces23740.htmllooks like mintage of 8,000 - yours is a higher grade. I looked up the auction house and it appears reputable but getting it graded is the best thing you can do. I also see what you paid for this and a rocking horse, it about the right value. good luck getting it graded and let us know the results! It is definitely a beautiful coin. |
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Pillar of the Community
 United States
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Quite a beautiful piece... I have a feeling the toning is much nicer than the photos show?
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New Member
United Kingdom
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The toning is much better in real life , working on getting better pictures to show the full beauty of this coin
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Pillar of the Community
Australia
7096 Posts |
That is a Stunning coin swanny.  To the forum. I can just imagine the "Pastel" toning on this. |
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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A great coin that is an easy AU by U.S. grading standards.
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New Member
United Kingdom
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New Member
United Kingdom
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Above link now working , it takes time to load the pictures as they are high res (5-7Mb each)
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08/29/2015 08:52 am
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Forum Dad
 United States
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Pictures are broken. Will not display for me in any browser.
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New Member
United Kingdom
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ok , so the web site does not like the file resolution and size These are with the resolution turned down 90% , the colours have all changed    Edited by swanny3339
08/30/2015 2:35 pm
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New Member
United Kingdom
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Good news , CGS-UK have graded my coin , very happy now.....  |
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Valued Member
Australia
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Valued Member
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Lovely coin! Very rare and highly sought after, especially by me!
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New Member
United Kingdom
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Coin was rejected for grading by CGS UK stating "Reject re-toned" So on advice for UK forum , I have removed the coin from the slab The service from CGS UK is not reccommened by UK coin collectors (now they tell me)  |
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