✅ SOLVED 18k copper!? Fake ring?

[OutdoorAdv]

Dug this ring today and saw the 18k stamp when I cleaned it. Appears to be a copper ring. Is this a fake?

 

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[HenryWaltonJonesJr]

Looks like an older font, is it possible there was a GP or any letters after the K? It sure doesn't look like it. It could be it was discarded on purpose if it is fake, but still a cool find!

 

[OutdoorAdv]

I was thinking the same thing. Spent 5 min with a toothpick to try and see if it had a "GP" or "EP" or even if there was a "P" after the 18K! But I don't see any other marks in there.

 

[Tony in SC]

It was probably plated at one time. Tony

 

[testing123]

a lot of fakes were made back in the day. Probably passed off as real 100+ years ago.

 

[OutdoorAdv]

Finished tooth picking the inside and no other marks... Did uncover what's left of the gold plating on the inside. The house I found it at dates to the late 1880's... while I'd rather it be real 18k, its kind of cool that it appears to be a fake!

Thanks for the input everyone.