Posted 08/27/2010 6:53 pm
I've seen ceramic, copper, and cardboard specimens like this.
Depending on its size, it's purporting to be a half-sovereign, sovereign, probably for use in schools to teach children what coins looked like. There was a similar type for £2, and £5 coins, too.
The slight change in legend would not be noticeable to non-numismatists, and was done to avoid accusations of forgery.
It would be nice to know the weight, material, and diameter.
Depending on its size, it's purporting to be a half-sovereign, sovereign, probably for use in schools to teach children what coins looked like. There was a similar type for £2, and £5 coins, too.
The slight change in legend would not be noticeable to non-numismatists, and was done to avoid accusations of forgery.
It would be nice to know the weight, material, and diameter.
