Grading 1892 Zar 5 Shillings Scarce Double Shaft

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Zarboy Valued Member South Africa 169 Posts	Posted 06/28/2010 01:21 am Hi, it is claimed to be ex mount, but it looks suspect to me from the picture(Fake, Dipped, wizzed, treated,? or maybe just the picture quality?), could you please help me to grade this coin. Thank you. Report this Post to the Staff

echizento Moderator United States 23731 Posts	Posted 06/28/2010 04:29 am As you say it could just be the picture, but I don't like the looks of this coin. IMO it's a cast copy. Report this Post to the Staff
Zarboy Valued Member South Africa 169 Posts	Posted 06/28/2010 06:52 am Yup, I agree, but that said, this is on offer from a very reputable international dealer, and I doubt very much if they will sell a fake. Report this Post to the Staff
fcrazo Pillar of the Community United States 651 Posts	Posted 06/28/2010 11:05 pm Looks cast or made by a different method, but not real. The field looks wavy. Report this Post to the Staff
Jeff 11 Valued Member United Kingdom 497 Posts	Posted 07/31/2010 09:43 am Even attributing the double shaft on the wagon would be difficult in that condition. The wording on the 5 shillings almost looks double struck, especially at the G and S at the end of 'shillings'. If it is real it has been very harshly treated - too risky a purchase i'd say. www.kingstoncoincompany.co.uk Report this Post to the Staff
Zarboy Valued Member South Africa 169 Posts	Posted 08/02/2010 12:39 pm Thanks, I decided to give this a miss, it is a pity as they are scarce, but not worth taking chance on. Report this Post to the Staff
Jeff 11 Valued Member United Kingdom 497 Posts	Posted 08/02/2010 2:35 pm Always a shame when you get a potentially rare coin like that and I can see the temptaion. I've had a couple very nice examples of the more common single shaft 1892 5 Shillings, but not a double shaft yet www.kingstoncoincompany.co.uk Report this Post to the Staff
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