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Sorting through my late husbands 40 years collection of things I came across this 1847 Gothic crown mounted in a surround that allows you to swivel to view each side. I know nothing about coins but have tried researching it but find there are lots of replicas about. How do I tell if this is a replica or the real thing please.
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Bedrock of the Community
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 to the CCF You could always google an original 1847 crown and compare for discrepancies or you can post a clear photo of both sides on this forum and there will be someone hear who can help you. |
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Pillar of the Community
United Kingdom
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 We really need to see pictures. Some are very obvious copies, some are given away by small details known to exist on fakes, and some need to be seen in hand by a coin expert. Clear photos of both sides and the edge, along with weight if possible will get us closer. |
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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United States
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I too would like to see photos. So I can learn from the many knowledgeable participants on this site.
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Bedrock of the Community
United Kingdom
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Hello and Please also take photos of the edge lettering as this is often a giveaway if a coin is a forgery. Make sure at least one photo shows clearly the edge lettering with part of the reverse or obverse (heads or tails) adjacent to it. Edited by NumisRob
12/10/2021 2:03 pm
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Bedrock of the Community
United Kingdom
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Nothing screams 'fake' to me. The coin has obviously been abused which will affect its numismatic value. I'd appreciate closer and clearer photos of the edge lettering. Here is a section of the edge of my coin for comparison:  |
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Pillar of the Community
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If that coin is real and it probably is, what a shame!
I would say its worn down to VF as well. Could be rare as its a circulated and abused example. Even in that state though, that is a good find and a very scarce coin!
NumisRob - love that you got yours out again, it is a great coin to have. I will get one eventually when I start collecting crowns.
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Pillar of the Community
Canada
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Real Gothic Crown that was turned into a " Brooch Spinner" thus the broken clasp obverse .
A fancy piece of Mid Victorian Coin Jewellery .
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New Member
United Kingdom
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Will get some pics of the edge later, but in the meantime if it is a real crown, can somebody advise an approx value and where would be the best place to offer it for sale.
Thank you for your help sofar, feeling hopeful that late hubby's 'feeling' for things old and interesting was right in this case.
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Bedrock of the Community
United Kingdom
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Gothic crowns seem to fetch four-figure prices in almost any condition these days. This one recently sold on ebay for £2,250: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1847-Pro...324842444270It was graded XF details but I'd consider it barely VF. When I bought mine, which I would grade Nearly Extremely Fine, it cost £550... I'm sure someone would be able to advise on the best place to sell it. I wouldn't remove it from the brooch spinner as this may have curiosity value fo some collectors. It may well be that there are just two small pinholes in the edge. You could take it to a dealer and ask their advice, if there are any reputable coin shops around where you live. Edited by NumisRob
12/17/2021 5:49 pm
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New Member
United Kingdom
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Any thoughts anyone ?
I live in a small village so there are no reputable coin shops anywhere fairly local.
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Posted 12/10/2021 06:06 am
