Yep it's a genuine fake !!!, Charles shilling update.

[robfinds]

Here's pictures after cleaning both coins from yesterday. There's no doubt now that the king Charles I shilling is a copper fake. The weight at two grams also confirms this, should I think, be about six grams. This makes the Charles I fake, a rare beast indeed. So two firsts in one session. I was more than pleased with the Charles II silver three pence. Robert.

 

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[vpnavy]

Nice finds. Problem is I think the "fake" is neat find!

 

[robfinds]

Nice finds. Problem is I think the "fake" is neat find!

It's no problem vpnavy, the fake was made between 1628 - 1639, anchor mint mark . It's a very rare survivor, of what was a very dangerous practice. It's condition is also very good for this type of coin. Robert.

 

[CRUSADER]

Loving the silver, great condition, I really don't think the book price reflects these coins rarity to find. As a coin collector they are a tough gap to buy!

Charles I is a more common period to find these fakes compared to some, however, what's great about yours is the CONDITION. A collector (the right one) would love that!

Welcome back to the board - CONGRATS!!!

 

[smokeythecat]

Counterfeit period coins can be worth some decent money, sometimes more than the originals.

 

[CRUSADER]

Counterfeit period coins can be worth some decent money, sometimes more than the originals.

Sadly that's more true in the US, these are still very niche in the UK. They don't get the appreciation they deserve.

 

[robfinds]

Loving the silver, great condition, I really don't think the book price reflects these coins rarity to find. As a coin collector they are a tough gap to buy!

Charles I is a more common period to find these fakes compared to some, however, what's great about yours is the CONDITION. A collector (the right one) would love that!

Welcome back to the board - CONGRATS!!!

True Cru, I'd just about given up on ever finding a Charles II silver. As for the Charles I forgery, your right the condition is good. Cheers Robert.

 

[robfinds]

Counterfeit period coins can be worth some decent money, sometimes more than the originals.

Cheers smokey, I'm about to find out. Going to email some pictures, to a couple of auction houses. Robert.

 

[Scrappy]

Phenomenal find Rob. Like Cru said - excellent condition. I can only speak for myself and how I feel, but this I believe your coin would look great up top. I'm sending in a banner vote

 

[CRUSADER]

Phenomenal find Rob. Like Cru said - excellent condition. I can only speak for myself and how I feel, but this I believe your coin would look great up top. I'm sending in a banner vote

You helped me make up my mind, I was debating to myself to vote or not. I think I had a broken 1644 Halfcrown fake, but this Shilling would be by far the best fake in my collection & I can't see another one as nice being ever posted again!
VOTE NOW CAST.

 

[CRUSADER]

Cheers smokey, I'm about to find out. Going to email some pictures, to a couple of auction houses. Robert.

Keep us updated, you need to tap into the US market.

 

[OutdoorAdv]

That is a fantastic counterfeit! The condition is absolutely incredible and it looks very well made. That three pence is a jaw dropper too... another one in incredible condition. Awesome hunt man.

 

[trapperart]

Congrats on some very nice finds

 

[terpfan]

Banner nod for the contemporary counterfeit Charles I shilling, congrats Robert on a super recovery. At only 2 grams, that puppy must be paper thin.

 

[robfinds]

That is a fantastic counterfeit! The condition is absolutely incredible and it looks very well made. That three pence is a jaw dropper too... another one in incredible condition. Awesome hunt man.

True outdoorAdv, it's a good forgery. Wonder how many were fooled by it ?. Robert.

 

[robfinds]

Banner nod for the contemporary counterfeit Charles I shilling, congrats Robert on a super recovery. At only 2 grams, that puppy must be paper thin.

Yes terpfan, it's not very thick, which makes the condition it's in so incredible. Robert.

 

[Scrappy]

Yes terpfan, it's not very thick, which makes the condition it's in so incredible. Robert.

The other day I was hunting ground so corrosive that a thick and heavy 210 year old large cent was virtually unrecognizable. The fact that a coin twice as old and much thinner survived so well is amazing!

 

[Patriot Relics]

That's one early period counterfeit, gorgeous silver as well

 

[against the wind]

Congrats on a super find.
What would I do if I ever came across either one of those coins?? Thanks for the update on the counterfeit.

 

[Fugio]

Honestly, i wouldn't be too bummed out about that counterfeit. In fact, as long as it's a contemporary one, it's a really interesting find. If only coins could talk!