So I Got This Coin As A Gift. Is It Worth Anything?

I am not an expert on classic English coins, but I can compare a genuine example to yours.



What I see above are dissimilar coins. Below is a known counterfeit. Although your coin does not exactly match it either, it is much closer to the fake than the genuine example.

Edited to correct captions.

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There may be variations in genuine coins, but I suspect that your gift might not be a genuine coin. Did the giver believe it was genuine?

My apologies. I accidentally switched the captions. I have corrected that and edited my post above.

The genuine coin I posted is a 1723, here is the reverse.



That coin is for sale for £110.

Like I said, I am not an expert on these coins, so perhaps someone more familiar will chime in here.

This coin has a good story behind it. Look up South Sea Company (SSC) and the "South Sea Bubble." Looks genuine. SSC shillings and six pence are fairly common and can be found in decent circulated grades, but yours is pretty nice. I'm thinking this gift would top $75 - $95 dollars or more in value.