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Posted 09/02/2016 5:53 pm
For your information.
One type often copied is the 1794-M Crocione of which the original was minted in Milano (back then under Austrian rule). It is silver plated. On the below link, the base metal used is not mentioned, but copper and copper/nickel are often used.
The density of such copy should not exceed 9 g/cm³
For a few US$, you may purchase one at this link:
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It is but a poor strike and to the inexperienced eye may look like a worn coin. A neat copy for mounting in a jewel should look like a mint state original, with incuse lettering 'copy' on a smooth edge.
One type often copied is the 1794-M Crocione of which the original was minted in Milano (back then under Austrian rule). It is silver plated. On the below link, the base metal used is not mentioned, but copper and copper/nickel are often used.
The density of such copy should not exceed 9 g/cm³
For a few US$, you may purchase one at this link:
(20140630) Not Allowed - Auto-Removed/store/product/1794-M-Italian-states-Milan-1-Crocione-Kronenthaler-Franz-II-silver-plated-COPY-coin/713550_32700587863.html
It is but a poor strike and to the inexperienced eye may look like a worn coin. A neat copy for mounting in a jewel should look like a mint state original, with incuse lettering 'copy' on a smooth edge.
