Posted 04/21/2020 05:16 am
My gut (based on general style, alloy appearance, etc) tells me genuine but low grade - the chop marks, improperly cleaned surfaces, and little remaining detail speak to a long, hard life. Many sets like this one were prepared back 30-50 years ago when 8r pieces (ive seen similar sets with Georgian / Victorian Crowns) did not carry as much of a premium as they do now, and sold at huge margins to non-coin collectors.
This being said, with the rise in interest for Crown size silver coins, I have encountered instances where the piece did turn out to be a decent investment (albeit a long payoff). I also have to add that better photos would help with a definite answer as to genuine or not - but as per above, I wouldn't jump straight to popping it out.
This being said, with the rise in interest for Crown size silver coins, I have encountered instances where the piece did turn out to be a decent investment (albeit a long payoff). I also have to add that better photos would help with a definite answer as to genuine or not - but as per above, I wouldn't jump straight to popping it out.
