Fake/Counterfeit Victoria 1847 Gothic Crown For Auction?

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stliboire Valued Member Canada 68 Posts	Posted 07/26/2018 3:32 pm I post this as a query and a caution. I am not an expert in this area, but the crown offered here on ebay has the raised dots behind the neck that appear to be a hallmark of this fake. I messaged the seller and he asked for more information; I sent him a link to a thread on this site ( https://goccf.com/t/146846 ) which clearly illustrates the raised dots. The seller has not responded or altered the listing. I think it's an honest mistake on the seller's part. The listing: http://www.ebay.ca/itm/Great-Britai...352410304337 Is this indeed a forgery or did I do the seller a disservice? Report this Post to the Staff

PaddyB Pillar of the Community United Kingdom 945 Posts	Posted 07/26/2018 4:34 pm It certainly does not look right to me. As well as the dots mentioned, the strike on the reverse is weak in places - particularly on the faces of the lions - which would be unlikely on this coin. Not a huge number were minted and they were done to a very high standard. The even dullness of the whole picture also looks wrong somehow to me - I would not be risking my money on it. Another concern - why sell a British coin on ebay Canada when you are resident in Malta? Report this Post to the Staff
NumisRob Bedrock of the Community United Kingdom 17947 Posts	Posted 07/26/2018 5:17 pm It seems to show the dot under the date on the reverse, as well as the raised dots on the obverse. The edge lettering is what really gives most forgeries away - it seems to be the hardest thing to get right! Shame we can't see it. My Trade List: https://goccf.com/t/194596 My Wants List: https://goccf.com/t/191710 Edited by NumisRob 07/26/2018 5:17 pm Report this Post to the Staff
Mr T Pillar of the Community Australia 2180 Posts	Posted 07/27/2018 06:07 am Highly faked coin and I agree that it doesn't look right (inconsistent wear). Report this Post to the Staff
stliboire Valued Member Canada 68 Posts	Posted 07/27/2018 12:33 pm And it just sold for US$708 ... Report this Post to the Staff
PaddyB Pillar of the Community United Kingdom 945 Posts	Posted 07/27/2018 1:20 pm ...and that is one of those classic "in between" prices. If it were genuine it should be at least $1200 to $1500, so the experienced buyers are steering clear. The buyer probably thinks they have got a bargain, but it should only have been $30 at the most. Report this Post to the Staff
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