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    1. British Coin Related Discussions & Enquiries

      This forum contains general discussion on all elements of British coinage throughout the ages. Enquiries and questions are also welcome. Note the separate sub-forums for Unlisted Varieties, Hammered (pre 1663) and Third Party Grading.

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    1. Beginners area

      Start topics and discuss all the pros and cons about your experiences as a new coin collector.

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      Start topics/discussions on anything. Popular topics may lead to their own catagories being set up. Please keep the subject coin or at least money related!

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    3. Decimal Coins

      A forum to start topics on any decimal coins. Please feel free to answer and questions or help where you can.

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      All about ancient coins. Buying them, selling them. Studying them. Ancient Greek, Celtic, Roman Imperial/Rupublic, Byzantine and other issues pre c.500 AD.

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      Post any enquiries about coins that are not British or that you think are not British, here. The experienced collectors usually deal with questions quite quickly.

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      I purchased this 1745 George II LIMA half crown on eBay for £170 and have been looking into its authenticity. The coin measures 33.24mm on the 12 to 6 axis and 34.54mm on the 9 to 3 axis, meaning a slightly oval flan. Thickness is 1.98mm and weight is 14.94 grams. I recently measured a second LIMA half crown in person, which measures almost identically  (33.50mm from 12 to 6 and 34.32mm from 9 to 3) suggesting the oval may be a characteristic of this type (?). Under loupe examination, the reverse fields show what appears to be a genuine aged surface, with scarred pitting, micro abrasions, and contact marks across the surface. Edge inscription is legible throughout and doesn’t show any clear evidence of fillings or any seams. I don't have access to a silver tester, but I am fairly certain it is silver. The main discussion points I've had are the sharpness and the relief, particularly of the reverse, along with the slight reddish coloration (though I think my photos overstate this) and overall large-ish and oval diameter. I’m happy to provide any additional photos or closeups. Authentic or not, what do you guys think? 
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