This Liard Of France With Juvenile Bust - Louis Xiv 1657 Is A Counterfeit/Fake Right?

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recollector Valued Member Canada 191 Posts	Posted 04/13/2025 12:48 am This coin is supposed to be struck with 2 obverse dies. But when I check the weight of a normal coin Weight 3.824 g Diameter 23 mm Thickness 1.0 mm and compare with mine Weight 5.67 g Diameter 22.77 mm Thickness 1.8 mm Im thinking that 2 coins were just stuck together somehow. I show that there doesn't appear to be any separation when looked at from the side, but a lot of wear could have hidden the separation and made it look like a single coin. Does this sound reasonable? Report this Post to the Staff

erafjel Pillar of the Community Sweden 2124 Posts	Posted 04/13/2025 05:34 am These were struck in huge numbers with very low quality control, if at all. Weights vary widely, from a little more than 2 g up to more than 5 g, and even though 5.67 g is indeed extreme, I wouldn't rule it out as a possibility. Misstrikes with busts on both sides are not uncommon, but command a premium. Here is another one, also quite heavy: https://www.cgb.fr/louis-xiv-le-gra...90211,a.html Report this Post to the Staff
tdziemia Pillar of the Community United States 7933 Posts	Posted 04/13/2025 07:43 am Neat coin! Report this Post to the Staff
jbuck Moderator United States 187581 Posts	Posted 04/14/2025 08:36 am Very interesting! Coin Collector Since 1978 Avatar Old Avatar 7070 Eisenhower Australia Canada World CCF Members on eBay CCF eBay Search Engine Report this Post to the Staff
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This Liard Of France With Juvenile Bust - Louis Xiv 1657 Is A Fake Right?