Corrosion/Discoloration On A George III Half Guinea

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Mrent New Member Canada 43 Posts	Posted 09/10/2011 10:44 pm Can someone confirm that this discoloration is normal for a gold coin of this variety? I should also add, that I have been told that this discoloration was caused by the fact that this coin was supposedly buried in a garden and only uncovered recently. However, It get the feeling that it is a reproduction made to look old. Any help would be appreciated! Here is a pic of the coin, note the odd tarnish present by the GEORGIVS lettering: Edited by Mrent 09/10/2011 11:31 pm Report this Post to the Staff

Peter THOMAS Pillar of the Community Australia 2830 Posts	Posted 09/11/2011 04:09 am two simple tests: weight and diameter. should be: 8.4g & 25mm. Report this Post to the Staff
biggfredd Rest in Peace United States 9104 Posts	Posted 09/11/2011 10:06 am Gold doesn't discolor. Report this Post to the Staff
petesabout New Member United States 16 Posts	Posted 10/04/2011 4:39 pm If that's a forgery, it's a very nice one. Most of them are rediculously hiddeous looking forgeries and can be spotted a mile off. Gold on the other hand is capable of discolouring and I've seen this on many occasions. So don't write it off. Report this Post to the Staff
sel_69l Bedrock of the Community Australia 21788 Posts	Posted 10/10/2011 09:31 am Actually, gold can take on an antique tone, but it may take centuries to acquire. I have seen some nice examples of English hammered gold that have an antique toning, that I had seen on an auction viewing day. I have a Roman Aureus that has redder toning in the more protected parts of the design. The variation in colour adds to the eye appeal. Report this Post to the Staff
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