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Pillar of the Community
Canada
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Edited by pattiewhack
08/10/2007 1:49 pm
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Pillar of the Community
United Kingdom
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Nice - wonder what it would be worth if it wasn't faded? real nice... ;)
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Valued Member
United States
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That is a cool piece. I only wish I had the time and money to invest and learn about these overlooked or obscure avenues of numis.
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Pillar of the Community
 Canada
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Faded? like worn? Probably a ton. Made from Newark Castle's silver plate! Time and money... time and money. I've made it my goal to get one though... eventually...
Edited by pattiewhack
08/10/2007 6:07 pm
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Pillar of the Community
Canada
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Oh, by the way there is a hyperlink in "Real, Real expensive"- not sure if you noticed.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
1173 Posts |
That doesn't seem like a lot of money for that superb piece of history.
Of course...I don't have the $$$ right now...alas and alack.
How would one know if it is genuine?
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Pillar of the Community
Canada
1152 Posts |
For the fact that it's an important piece of history, its cheap. In relation to any coins I've ever bought (I am only 16) It's expensive. start saving up I guess...
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Oh yes indeed, there are probably more fakes of the Siege pieces than there are authentic examples. They were pretty popular because of the association with the English Civil War, and the unusual lozenge shape.
The simplicity of the design coupled with the ease of planchet manufacture contributes to one's desire to fake these pieces and pawn them off on unknowing collectors.
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Forum Kid
Kuwait
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Wow is right!
WOWW!
I wish I owned a piece of history.
TheKid
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Pillar of the Community
Canada
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quote:
Oh yes indeed, there are probably more fakes of the Siege pieces than there are authentic examples. They were pretty popular because of the association with the English Civil War, and the unusual lozenge shape.
The simplicity of the design coupled with the ease of planchet manufacture contributes to one's desire to fake these pieces and pawn them off on unknowing collectors.
Do you think the ones I posted are fakes?  |
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Rest in Peace
United States
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You asked the question I was wondering. When you do buy one, come share with everyone what you have learned and how you authenticated it. Hopefully we'll get a good start right here.  |
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Pillar of the Community
Canada
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Don't get your hopes up too quick- I'm 16 and FLAT BROKE. Jobs here are easy to come by (I've already had 2) but I don't think I would have the restraint to hold on to that much cash all at one time- We'll have to see I guess...
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Betwixt the two of the examples shown above, I am fairly confident that the one from Dei Gratia or whatever on ebay is the real thing. The one on the left with the dark background is suspect to me, the lettering, especially in the Newark doesn't look right. The characters are a bit too thin, and serifs on the letters don't look the same. Whilst I am not saying it is definitively a forgery, please note I believe it suspect and warranting of further study. Edited by Scottishmoney
08/11/2007 8:10 pm
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