Counterfeit 1893 Half Crown

Reported.

That is actually a hand engraved die pair. Not at all common for the denomination or the time of circulation. I only wish I had seen it and put in an offer at least. Clearly not modern product and likely very collectable.

Because of the way the die was made. The ribbons around the rosettes are formed by two concentric lines not by a raised ribbon. The dies are between the "normal" standard for an 1890s counterfeit and a modern Forgery. I feel it is not cast because of the change in height of the raised edge (collar area) clearly visible at FID.

On second very close review I see what you mean about modern. The dimpling of the coin surface (letter tops) may be an indication of modernity - it also could be due to circulation. I just do not know. It is more of a gut feeling than anything else.

Another factor greatly in your favor are the appearance of reed ends at the collar edge - primarily in the area of D IMP. That is why I have asked the seller to send me edge photos. That will likely be the telling detail.

Modern (if the edge was applied with a ring die or a roller application of reeds) it is worthless - a contemporary strike(using an irregular collar) perhaps $20.