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[Frankyg]

Hi everyone,

I took a chance on this ring on E-Bay but I don't think it is a real 22carat gold coin although the ring is hallmarked 375 9carat gold. I would appreciate any views and help with the hallmarks.

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Thanks for your help.
Frank

 

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[Frankyg]

The reverse shows and eagle type figure and the date 1856

 

[Breezie]

Can you post the auction number; I'd like to see the seller's description.


Breezie

 

[Frankyg]

The auction number was 231072342691

 

[rickv14623]

Not a lot to go on in the description. Seller did not mention the coin which would worry me. I would think that would be the central selling point
quick look at ebay
maximiliano emperador gold | eBay
you may have a find there

 

[Frankyg]

I was wary of the coin because there is a lot of information about plated coins on Google that are given as wedding gifts to the guests in Mexico. These coins were not legal tender, more of a cultural thing. Some were 14K or 22K depending on the wealth of the families involved. Us poor folks had plated rings. What caught my attention was the hallmarks on the ring. I think they are British, 9 carat gold, which raises my hopes that the 'coin' may not be a plated version.

 

[Sentrom]

Mexican Maximilian gold tokens/gold fantasy tokens started to be produced in 1949 and are still in production today. They range from 8k to 22k gold and in silver.

These tokens were set into rings as marriage tokens and also sold to tourists.

If Frankyg is correct and the ring stamped mark relates to 1856 and if my history is correct, Maximilian declared himself Emperor of Mexico on 10 April 1864… which brings the whole ring to being suspect.

 

[Frankyg]

Thanks for your replies everyone. I think the best thing is to chemically test the coin. I've got some fluid so I'll let you all know! The hallmarks are still intriguing me.

 

[tamrock]

Looks like the way the Finn's or Norwegian's hallmark precious metals?

 

[Frankyg]

Well this is getting more and more perplexing. I scratched the reverse of the coin with a steel probe and tested it chemically for gold. No reaction where the scratch was made and when I looked at it under a microscope I am happy that it is not plated. However I did get a small reaction around the rim of the coin but I think that may be the gold coloured solder that was used to mount it. I think I'll have to take it to a jeweler and get a professional opinion!