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hi from nz,found a 1863 coin or commemorative coin today iam afraid its well worn but I have not had one like this before,i think it is victorian but has two ones to the top right of the bust and maybe centenary across the middle can you help identify,much appreciated roy

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 Posted 11/13/2012  03:03 am  Show Profile   Bookmark this reply Add Sander to your friends list Get a Link to this Reply
I think it's an Italian coin..
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hi sander thanks for that I never would have got that it is indeed italian
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The beard style of the head on the obverse is an "Imperial", which was popular in France in the third quarter of the 19th century. It was also popular among those nations who followed French fashion, eg Italy. I believe it was popular only briefly in England, and was not followed by our royalty.
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