Someone got swindled

[PlzBSeated]

Slim pickin's today. One interesting find was a copper ring with a bit of gold left on the inner portion. Probably a wedding band of old. The hallmark on the ring simply says "18".



My cynical mind leads me to believe that this was a deliberate attempt to deceive the purchaser. The 18 likely indicating 18K (ring is size 6 1/2). Perhaps it was legal to indicate the purity of plating without specifically calling out the plating. I have my doubts. Maybe one of the jewelry experts can chime in.



Today's finds...

Antique, gold-plated, copper wedding band
Crusty 1920 wheatback cent

PBS

 

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[oldmxrat]

I've found 5 of those faux gold rings so far. They even have the 'k' after the number. Poor folk, they probably tossed them out when the finger started turning green.

 

[Digger RJ]

Slim pickin's today. One interesting find was a copper ring with a bit of gold left on the inner portion. Probably a wedding band of old. The hallmark on the ring simply says "18".

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My cynical mind leads me to believe that this was a deliberate attempt to deceive the purchaser. The 18 likely indicating 18K (ring is size 6 1/2). Perhaps it was legal to indicate the purity of plating without specifically calling out the plating. I have my doubts. Maybe one of the jewelry experts can chime in.

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Today's finds...

Antique, gold-plated, copper wedding band
Crusty 1920 wheatback cent

PBS

Nice!!! Congrats!!!