Silver Maple With Both Sides Showing The Reverse

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Canada67 Valued Member Canada 320 Posts	Posted 08/21/2022 6:37 pm This spring I purchased a silver maple from a long time collector friend of mine. He thought it came out of a set, but I have been unable to find any information on it. It's a bit unusual as both sides of the coin are showing the reverse and there is no date or denomination present. Any information on this coin would be appreciated. Edited by Canada67 08/21/2022 6:42 pm Report this Post to the Staff

Wrekkdd Pillar of the Community Canada 3328 Posts	Posted 08/21/2022 6:52 pm What's the weight of the coin out of the 2×2? Edit: Based on the rim thickness from one side to the other I would guess a proof maple leaf was hollowed out and the other side was inserted much like a magician coin. Edited by Wrekkdd 08/21/2022 6:56 pm Report this Post to the Staff
nss-52 Moderator United States 54280 Posts	Posted 08/21/2022 6:53 pm It's not April 1st, is it? Show your financial support of the Coin Community Family (click here) See my topic on Mexican Numismatic Medals (click here) Report this Post to the Staff
Coinfrog Bedrock of the Community United States 94367 Posts	Posted 08/21/2022 6:54 pm Oh boy, standing by. Report this Post to the Staff
Wrekkdd Pillar of the Community Canada 3328 Posts	Posted 08/21/2022 6:57 pm Sorry had to do 4 edits there... In South Africa time I think it's 1AM here. Jetlag... 5 edits Edited by Wrekkdd 08/21/2022 6:58 pm Report this Post to the Staff
sel_69l Bedrock of the Community Australia 21786 Posts	Posted 08/21/2022 7:28 pm Would love to see a micrograph of the edge in several places. Report this Post to the Staff
Canada67 Valued Member Canada 320 Posts	Posted 08/21/2022 7:46 pm Quote: It's not April 1st, is it? Nope.here is a picture of the the coin taken in the mirror with my phone. I am fairly certain that the coin is legitimate. The fellow I purchased it from is a long time collector of mint product and has had a very extensive collection over the years, which he is starting to liquidate. The coin is not magnetic, but only weighs 24.65 grams, including the holder. The weight is a bit weird for a silver maple. There are no markings on the coin that indicate a weight so it may be something other than a silver maple? Report this Post to the Staff
nfine Pillar of the Community United States 3467 Posts	Posted 08/21/2022 7:48 pm I'm with Wrekkdd. Report this Post to the Staff
Canada67 Valued Member Canada 320 Posts	Posted 08/21/2022 8:02 pm Quote: Edit: Based on the rim thickness from one side to the other I would guess a proof maple leaf was hollowed out and the other side was inserted much like a magician coin. No I have seen a silver dollar made into a Magician's coin. There are no markings on the rim that would indicate that this coin has been subjected to that sort of alteration. I will try and post some closeups of the rim. Report this Post to the Staff
Panda Pillar of the Community Canada 685 Posts	Posted 08/21/2022 8:07 pm Looks like a marketing/salesman piece to promo the proof/reverse proof maple leaf, maybe silver plated? Report this Post to the Staff
john100 Pillar of the Community Canada 5324 Posts	Posted 08/21/2022 8:27 pm The XRF would help define if this is a fantasy piece or something really cool, generally with salesman samples the weight would be correct Report this Post to the Staff
datadragon Pillar of the Community United States 1648 Posts	Posted 08/21/2022 9:57 pm Not sure... I say Flip it. If its heads its real... and if its tails its a magician type of coin or intentional fake. Better photos of the edge/rim would help. Looks like a 1989 proof on one side and doesn't say 1 oz. as normal, the other side on yours doesn't say 1 oz as it should on 1989 and looks different. Edited by datadragon 08/21/2022 10:03 pm Report this Post to the Staff
Canada67 Valued Member Canada 320 Posts	Posted 08/21/2022 9:59 pm Quote: I think Wrekkdd got it right in his first reply. It's a Magician's coin. Look at the rim in the first pic you can see the joint. A few more pictures. No joint at the rim. It's easier to see with a loupe than to photograph. Report this Post to the Staff
DBM Pillar of the Community Canada 9862 Posts	Posted 08/21/2022 10:11 pm Doesn't look like a Magician's coin in those latest pics. "Dipping" is not considered cleaning... -from PCGS website Report this Post to the Staff
Canada67 Valued Member Canada 320 Posts	Posted 08/21/2022 10:17 pm I know it appears that this is a Magicians coin at first glance. Just curious, if indeed this is a Magicians coin can anyone tell me which two coins were used? I don't know much about Maples, but most of the maples I have seen indicate the weight (one ounce) on the reverse, or if it's a fractional set 1/2 ounce, 1/4 ounce, etc. Nowhere on this coin is there an indication that this is a one ounce coin. That just seems strange to me. Edited by Canada67 08/21/2022 10:20 pm Report this Post to the Staff
Canada67 Valued Member Canada 320 Posts	Posted 08/21/2022 10:19 pm Quote: Doesn't look like a Magician's coin in those latest pics. Thank you. I agree Report this Post to the Staff
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