Papal States - Perugia 1797 5 Baiocchi

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Paul St Louis Valued Member United States 127 Posts	Posted 08/21/2023 2:11 pm Here's another head scratcher. Numista shows as 16.76 gr and 33mm dia. Under "Italian States PAPAL STATES-PERUGIA 5 Baiocchi KM# 8" NGC shows it should be 45 gr? This one weights 14gr and is 30mm dia. Cracked and very worn, for sure. I suspect another fake purchased with haste and blushing joy from you-know-where back in the day. These days I take nothing for granted, all coins get weighed and sized. Posting as a 'beware' for other newbies quick to add to inventory without much care or bother. We learn.... Report this Post to the Staff

Slerk Pillar of the Community Russian Federation 1557 Posts	Posted 08/21/2023 8:39 pm The coin looks very old. I don't think this modern Chinese counterfeit. Perhaps this is an old fake to the detriment of circulation? Report this Post to the Staff
tdziemia Pillar of the Community United States 7940 Posts	Posted 08/21/2023 10:03 pm Most examples of this coin I can find in recent sales weigh between 15 and 17 g. As low as 13, and high as 19. Never 45. Your coin is OK. Report this Post to the Staff
Paul St Louis Valued Member United States 127 Posts	Posted 08/24/2023 1:02 pm Thank you! Report this Post to the Staff
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