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Pillar of the Community
 United States
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I just received this 1711 Queen Anne Shilling. It basically looks OK to me, but the silver seems a little porous, especially on Anne's hair. Is that something you see on old English silver? It's got a mark on the base of the bust and some other assorted marks. The edges look OK to me. I just thought I'd make sure about its authenticity, so opinions are welcome.   Paul Bulgerin
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Pillar of the Community
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I doubt that it is genuine. I suspect that you may find it underweight.
Good luck,
Bill
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Pillar of the Community
 United States
3098 Posts |
It weighs 5.68 grams.
What is the proper weight?
Paul Bulgerin
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Humm. I have in mind that 5.7 grams is about target. Perhaps someone else has the exact number.
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United States
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Unless it's a contemporary counterfeit, who would bother to fake such a common coin (and in such poor condition to boot)?
Edited by Kefiroth
04/01/2014 4:42 pm
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Valued Member
Canada
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it could be environmental damage doesn't happen too often bu I have seen pitting on silver coins that have spent a very long time underground
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Pillar of the Community
United Kingdom
1351 Posts |
looks like a low grade Annie
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Pillar of the Community
United States
3098 Posts |
I turned around and sold the 1711 Shilling on ebay. I made a little money on it and the buyer was very happy to have it. He bought it as a birthday present to himself. Paul Bulgerin
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Valued Member
Canada
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may I ask how much it sold for? I would like to get one of these as condition doesn't matter to me.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
1431 Posts |
A quick ebay search shows that the coin sold for $59 USD |
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Valued Member
Canada
115 Posts |
not bad...would be a great piece in anyone's collection especially mine XD
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New Member
United Kingdom
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It looks genuine enough to me. I had an Anne shilling which was very pitted on one side only; it was a metal detector find. The mark below the bust suggests that it has been dug up.
I have just weighed an EF 1711 shilling; it is 6.01g. A 1710 VF shilling weighed 5.81g. Don't forget that coin weights were quite variable then as technology wasn't too advanced.
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Valued Member
Ireland
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It seems to be a genuine one ! Very nice one too , for its age. I also have one but its worn away at the dated side , sadly . I only paid 4 pound for it though !
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Posted 04/01/2014 1:42 pm
