Silver(?) Variety Of The Nova Scotia Broke Token Ns-7A

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blargish Valued Member United States 178 Posts	Posted 08/17/2022 10:58 pm I have been drawn away from collecting and numismatics for a little while, but a recent item has grabbed my curiosity and dragged me back into things. The following token is the variety NS-7A and appears to be silver. The accompanying label (apparently from an older British collection) also notes it as silver. It does not appear to be plated as a few notable digs around the rim do not reveal an obvious copper core, but I am not experienced with distinguishing such features. No silver variety for this token is noted by Charlton, Courteau, or other references. Any further comments or opinions are welcome! Report this Post to the Staff

JimmyD Bedrock of the Community Canada 21589 Posts	Posted 08/18/2022 08:02 am Variety NS-7B4 Jetons Canada has one for sale on ebay 272852959781 Report this Post to the Staff
blargish Valued Member United States 178 Posts	Posted 08/18/2022 11:37 am The dies used for NS-7B4 (a "Short Bust" variety) are different than those used for the token in question which I am certain is NS-7A (the "Long Bust" variety). Also, I know of no silver example for NS-7B4 either. The cleaned nature of the token posted by JetonsCanada appears to be giving it a misleading colour in the photo? Report this Post to the Staff
ironhorse Valued Member Canada 363 Posts	Posted 08/18/2022 3:55 pm @ blargish I can see how something like that could drag you back in lol. Very cool example of the token...the off metal is the first feature I see, it appears to be overstruck on something , I see the ghost under there ...it had use , theres wear and I think the die state was late as well, some features look mushy. I cant offer much more than that other than to say I'd be proud to have that in my collection...I like those oddballs Report this Post to the Staff
1960NYGiants Pillar of the Community United States 666 Posts	Posted 08/18/2022 6:59 pm 1.It is NS-7A: a. the bust points to the right side of X; b. the shirt at neck line is long; c. the shoulder fringes are short, ending above the bust line. 2. It appears to be overstruck. Probably double struck with the 2nd strike rotated clockwise about 15°. I can see another 4 under the shield. 3. An XRF is needed to determine if it silver or plated. Very interesting piece. LM of RCNA Member of CATC Report this Post to the Staff
TerryT Pillar of the Community Canada 818 Posts	Posted 08/19/2022 5:54 pm The Charlton token catalogue says that cast copies exist. It could be a result of scrap metal being used, not copper. What's the weight ? Silver, or lead-mix should be heavier than copper. If you have $15,000, you can get an RFX gun to check the metal, or make a tiny new scratch on the edge to see if the colour is still silvery. What looks like a 4 under the shield could be an A from an obverse clash or second coin imprint. Report this Post to the Staff
ainsivalavie Valued Member Canada 221 Posts	Posted 09/19/2022 12:47 pm @blargish: Did you take the weight of your token? Because normally if it is silver, it should have a higher density than copper, so you could always do a density test. But it won't necessarily be a categorical answer, since it depends on the accuracy of the test and also the silver content. I'm sorry if my English isn't perfect... I'm learning a little more every day. Edited by ainsivalavie 09/19/2022 1:13 pm Report this Post to the Staff
Wade Pillar of the Community Canada 2781 Posts	Posted 09/21/2022 12:27 pm Is that a solder mark (or a rim dingl between A and N in briannia? Could've been plated for mounting? Report this Post to the Staff
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