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United States
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Just wanted quick thought on if this is a fake? I hope the pics are clear enough, all I can provide on these is phone camera pics. The weight is 27.2 grams. Does being almost a full gram under standard weight already rule this out being real? I would think it does but the strike/details looks pretty good so I thought I would post it here for further review. Also to note, the reeded edge is very light which makes me think of a more modern coin thus fake. Thanks in advance    |
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Valued Member
United States
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its a replica / fake 100%
the lettering and denticles are very sloppy aside from what you stated already...
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Valued Member
United States
462 Posts |
Was this from ebay ? I bid for an similar counterfeit recently and got outbid as I was just going to buy it as such. To me there is little to no wear to account for being a gram under weight. |
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 United States
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Alright, thanks for the clarification guys. I don't own the coin. The only other fake I have seen in person was really bad so this having better detail gave me hope it was real. plonker, nope not ebay. |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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I agree, modern replica.
Was this coin being sold from Italy, Spain or Israel? These countries are infamous for counterfeit coin sellers
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11/16/2013 04:36 am
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Bedrock of the Community
Canada
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Just one last - late comment. From a guy who feels like being a wise guy today.  Does anyone know what kind of edge was placed on an Eritrea Tallero?  It would easily clear up all questions about this coin by simply asking - WHERE IS THE LETTERED EDGE?  The THIRD side of a coin is a good side to get to know for all world coin collectors.  One thing for sure the Chinese forgers have not got a clue in that regard.  |
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United States
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Eretria was an Italian possession and the 5 Lira coins of King Umberto all feature a lettered edge that reads FERT three times with figures in between.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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The 1918 tallero has the FERT lettered edge. The 1891 series coins have a reeded edge (I have some of them). The coin posted here is still a replica though. :)
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Belgium
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Hi, I saw a similar coin from the year 1896 on ebay.com. These are the photos on the ad: http://s33.postimg.org/x81xt0s67/umberto.jpgThe seller doesn't now the exact weight. I have strong believes it is a fake but on the other hand: I only know about fake 1891's. and evenmore the green erosion on the coin can occur with silver coins? isn't it? Could any one give his oppinion on this coin? |
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