George III Shilling?

[Guest Jon Hill]

Hi,

I found a coin yesterday with my metal detector. The coin is the same design as a George III shilling (3790) but its made of copper not silver, the date is illegible 18??.

Can anyone tell me what its is?

Thanks in advance.

Jon

[Master Jmd 89]

It is probably just dirt that looks like a copper coin. Is it the same size as a shilling of that time?

[Guest Jon Hill]

Hi,

Yes its the same size as a shilling but its is copper (I wish it was silver!).

Regards,

Jon.

[mint_mark 9]

Probably a forgery of the time that used to be plated. I have seen George III halfcrowns in a brassy metal.

[Guest Jon Hill]

It is a very good forgery if it is, could there be any other explanation?

Jon

[Master Jmd 89]

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Edited February 13, 2005 by Master Jmd

[Guest Jon Hill]

Ahh, its a forgery then, how interesting. Its lasted better in the ground than genuine copper coins I have found of a similar date!

Thanks for all your help!

Regards,

Jon