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Pillar of the Community
Australia
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Hi all can anyone advise if this coin is genuine or if its a fake?   |
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Pillar of the Community
Australia
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I think you will need to post a larger photo/scan so we can have a good look,the latest batch of Chinese fakes are exact copies so its going to be extremely hard to tell unless you have the coin in hand,set of scales etc.
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Pillar of the Community
Australia
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I dont know enough about these coins except that its something I definitely wouldn't buy online. Almost essential to buy from an ANDA dealer IMO.
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Pillar of the Community
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908 Posts |
Might have to ask the seller for a better photos
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Pillar of the Community
Australia
1039 Posts |
"EMPEROR" looks a bit wonky to my eye but there are others on the Forum with more knowledge than myself.
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Pillar of the Community
Australia
877 Posts |
Is it for sale on ebay? If so, assume it is a fake. I would estimate 99% chance that will be the case. I would love to have one of these but, after researching them on ebay for several months, I would not buy one there. Jeff |
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Australia
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I agree with Jeff. I've thought about getting one of these as well. I'm willing to take a risk on ebay for a lot of coins, but not these (a favourite to fake). |
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Bedrock of the Community
Australia
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Two ways to pick these. 1. Comparative ring tone test against a known genuine florin. (does not have to be of the same type) 2. Comparative visual examination with a 10xloupe alongside a known genuine Centenary Florin in the same condition. Find a dealer who has an equivalent coin for sale. You could attempt to get it TPG'ed, and that is a worthwhile approach if you live in a remote location. |
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Pillar of the Community
Australia
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I put these in the same category as the 1930 penny and 1923 half penny. They have ALL been extensively faked and If it isn't from a reputable dealer or "god forbid" slabbed, then I personally wouldn't touch it with a ten foot stick. I personally have no love for this design, But if you have to own one the only sure way of getting a genuine one is through a reputable dealer or a slabbed coin with a number you can check on the TPG's website. You can check the coin photo from the website against the coin in hand/for sale and see if it is the same one. So my advice is if this is listed on ebay don't walk away RUN |
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Pillar of the Community
Australia
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Pillar of the Community
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Since it was Roxburys and they are a founding ANDA member, you'd near reckon you'd be safe ..... 100% refund if not happy.
Have a good look at the listing  They say they have been dealing in coins for the last 20 years in the City, Then why have they listed this as a GOLD coin. I know it is probably a typo But if they can't get a listing right then how can you have confidence they have taken due care to make sure this coin IS genuine  |
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Pillar of the Community
Australia
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Pretty safe buying from roxburys IMO
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Pillar of the Community
Australia
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Then why have they listed this as a GOLD coin.
Ahhhh Trout, you make my day ....  Yeah, you know the annoying drop down list boxes etc that have the contents therein saved when you create a selling template in ebay ....... the culprit I'd imagine List Boxes ---------- Era Composition Region of Origin Country Check Boxes ----------- Mintmarked Pattern Proof Set   |
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Pillar of the Community
Australia
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Pretty safe buying from roxburys IMO Yeah,lets hope so. Just be careful with the Foy & Gibson bags as well. Edited by Basil
11/13/2012 7:07 pm
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Pillar of the Community
Australia
908 Posts |
Missed it last night - too much competition ,I'm still not confident buying this particular coin but my limit was $500 but it went for $568 and was probably still a bargain
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Pillar of the Community
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Well, that looks like might be the 1%!
Foundation Member of ANDA and one of the principals is twice past President of ANDA.
Would have to consider that as a good recommendation.
Jeff
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