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Pillar of the Community
Australia
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Hard to tell without obverse pics.
But I think most of them have been cleaned.
You can still see some of the residue.
Watch your top knot
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Bedrock of the Community
Australia
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The coins with the suspect patinas look like they have been cleaned with vinegar.
No and I mean no, serious collector would do that!!
Which leads me to thinking that they are Chinese fakes.
I have seen other Australian George V Pennies in pictures here in the CCF, which opinions than mine,
that have concluded that they are Chinese fakes.
Might be worth doing a visual search on Google Images:
'Chinese fake Australian George V Penny', for comparisons.
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Valued Member
Australia
271 Posts |
All these years had FBL on the reverse?
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Valued Member
Australia
119 Posts |
Thx for all the comments
What's "fbl" mean?
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Pillar of the Community
Australia
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Edited by Basil
06/10/2019 07:18 am
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Valued Member
Australia
271 Posts |
Thanks for the link, Basil, now I remember the article!. I couldn't remember where the FBL stopped and the CBL started. Anyhow, in terms of fakes based on that possibility, that theory is now de-bunked!
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Pillar of the Community
Australia
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sel_69l
i actually see the same thing as well this strange UNC polish appearance on pennies that aren't even rare dated they also are under weight, my guess is either there as you say the fake Chinese tokens or possible someone has cleaned them (with harsh acid) and then buffed them so that they are used as tokens/tags/birthday gifts, loads of work for a penny tho >.<.
I found them in a second hand antique store, thought about buying one or two just so that I could examine the pieces, but past as they still want 1 dollar for each penny.
Edited by ryurazu
06/10/2019 7:32 pm
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Valued Member
Australia
119 Posts |
Hi all
And thx for the comments.
What should I do now?
Send pics of individual coins obv & rev?
Send coin weights?
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Valued Member
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1925 is genuine but not worth much.
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06/11/2019 1:47 pm
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Bedrock of the Community
Australia
21788 Posts |
The common Pennies at a dollar each is a bit much.
Perversely the fake coins at a dollar each isn't a bad buy, but ONLY if you wish to keep them, for your own education on how to pick fake coins.
I said the '25 Penny has a good patina, but in light of my opinion that many others may be fake, perhaps the '25 is also. Needs a professional to look it it closely and and give an honest opinion. If you are unable to do that, then give them all a miss.
You risk the possibility that the '25 maybe the 'one that got away', but on the other hand, if you walk away, there is no possibility that you will be lumbered with an expensive fake.
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Valued Member
Australia
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Sel
Thx for the advice.
I must admit - I am shattered regarding the consensus.
But learning
Finding a professional? - I assume you mean reputable dealer?
Can you recommend one based in Melbourne? Or do I just go to downiest?
Thx for your help
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Bedrock of the Community
Australia
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Downies (ph No. (03) 9696 8411), is your best bet when in Melbourne.
address:
UO4/3 Southgate Ave
Southbank
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06/11/2019 07:17 am
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Pillar of the Community
Australia
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They all look well circulated and horribly cleaned
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Australia
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