Real or Fake Cob?

[ipsilateral]

I am guessing this is a fantasy piece, but I could use an opinion on this one. Weight is 15.7 grams and diameter is 40.57mm at the widest point (not including the bail).
Thank you very much for your thoughts.

~Nate

 

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[Honest Samuel]

Check with a local coin dealer, but do not sell if the coin is real. Or, check with a third party grading services.

 

[Mackaydon]

It's a replica; standard weight is about 27.5 grams for an 8R.
Don.......

 

[austin]

I learned from this website that the fake cobs have that rough material inside. Don's an expert on these things. Trust him...

 

[Real de Tayopa Tropical Tramp]

I do austin. Mac is 'good'.

 

[Tuberale]

I am guessing this is a fantasy piece, but I could use an opinion on this one. Weight is 15.7 grams and diameter is 40.57mm at the widest point (not including the bail).
Thank you very much for your thoughts.

~Nate

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Another way to check is to run a magnet across it. If the magnet sticks, fake.

 

[Trez]

Did it say "Chinese" in the sellers description? lol
I'm sure it never did, just thought I would post that since I ate Chinese last night.
Like Don and the crew says, repo, but makes a nice keychain.
Trez

 

[realeswatcher]

FYI, this replica was cast from an actual 1715 Fleet find (sold in one the major Fleet auctions of the late 60s-70s). The original also had that same perimeter shape - sort of an out-of-round royal.

 

[Diver_Down]

FYI, this replica was cast from an actual 1715 Fleet find (sold in one the major Fleet auctions of the late 60s-70s). The original also had that same perimeter shape - sort of an out-of-round royal.

Glad to see you posting again, RW.