| Author |
 Replies: 7 / Views: 10,252 |
|
|
New Member
United Kingdom
2 Posts |
Hi there, I have inherited some coins left by my father and I thought I might as well check if they are worth anything before putting them back in a box. Idon't know the first thing about coin valuration rarity etc so I saw this website and thought I would make a quick post. I have 2 coins one from 1832 5 lire with maria luigia on the front. The other is from 1812 with napoleone on the front and it is also a 5 lire coin. Is there any way to check these are copies, whether they are rare etc Thanks very much guys Your help is appreciated     |
|
|
|
Valued Member
63 Posts |
Napoleonic Kingdom of Italy, modern fake dated 1812 AD., produced ca 2000 AD., 5 Lire, cf. KM 10.4.
Napoleonic Kingdom of Italy, "Milan" mint, modern high-pressure cast fake dated 1812 AD., produced ca 2000 AD.,
5 Lire (37 mm / 22,37 g), genuine coins at this state of conservation show a weight of 25,00 g,
Obv.: NAPOLEONE IMPERATORE E RE / 1812 / M , his head facing right.
Rev.: REGNO - D´ITALIA / 5. LIRE , crowned Napoleonic coat of arms.
COST 300 USD
Parma. Maria Luigia 5 Lire 1832, KM-C30, toned AVF, few small rim dings, scarcer date.From the Blue Ridge CollectionShipping: Coin/Currency (view shipping information)COST 300USD
Edited by Poland Coins
01/08/2012 2:05 pm
|
|
New Member
 United Kingdom
2 Posts |
Wow thanks for that quick info
SO the Napoleone coin is a fake but the coin from parma might be worth something.
Any idea where I can possibly get this checked by a coin specialist in london? Or is this something I can send to a website to sell?
|
|
Valued Member
63 Posts |
|
|
Pillar of the Community
United States
2605 Posts |
Hello, Alex, and welcome to the forum.
To me, they also appear to be reproductions, in particular I don't like the portraits, the noodly hair on Bonaparte is not the 1800's style. But you need to get as many opinions as you can to make sure whether they are authentic or not.
One of the basic tests is weighing coins. Both coins should weigh 25 grams, any sizable discrepancy is the "death sentence". Also check with the a magnet, many modern counterfeits are magnetic. Good luck!
|
|
Pillar of the Community
Bulgaria
843 Posts |
5 Lire 1812 fake see the hair of the authentic coins  and 5 lire 1832  The portrait on your coin dosent look like this And the patina of your coins is so fake. I am 99 % sure that they are fake.  to CCF Edited by t0rress
01/08/2012 5:14 pm
|
|
Pillar of the Community
United States
2605 Posts |
Quote:
Napoleonic Kingdom of Italy, modern fake dated 1812 AD., produced ca 2000 AD., 5 Lire, cf. KM 10.4.
Napoleonic Kingdom of Italy, "Milan" mint, modern high-pressure cast fake dated 1812 AD., produced ca 2000 AD.,
5 Lire (37 mm / 22,37 g), genuine coins at this state of conservation show a weight of 25,00 g,
Obv.: NAPOLEONE IMPERATORE E RE / 1812 / M , his head facing right.
Rev.: REGNO - D´ITALIA / 5. LIRE , crowned Napoleonic coat of arms.
COST 300 USD
Parma. Maria Luigia 5 Lire 1832, KM-C30, toned AVF, few small rim dings, scarcer date.From the Blue Ridge CollectionShipping: Coin/Currency (view shipping information)COST 300USD Quote:
Wow thanks for that quick info I'm sorry, but that "info" seems to be pulled off random coins that matched alexj's. And that isn't really helping. |
|
Pillar of the Community
United States
1962 Posts |
We must all be getting old... it's now to the point where the Chinese fakes are getting passed on to the next generation.
|
| |
Replies: 7 / Views: 10,252 |
|
Posted 01/08/2012 2:06 pm
