small coin

[Guest martine]

i have a coin which looks like a tiny queen victoria jubilee sovereign could anybody please tell me what it is. it is dated 1887, or so my daughter tells me - her eyes are better than mine. i look forward to getting a reply. martine

[Chris Perkins 228]

Is it silver or gold coloured?

If it's silver it could be a small silver denomination. If it's gold it's most probably toy money.

Can you post a picture?

Thankyou,

Chris

[Guest martine]

hello chris.

the coin is gold and sorry have no photos of it - scanner not working and if i take them with my phone there is not enough detail

martine

[Chris Perkins 228]

Does it show the Queens Jubilee head (crowned), and what is written on it? What is the diameter in mm, and does it feel heavy like gold, or is it probably brass?

Chris

[Guest martine]

yes she is wearing her crown. it is 12mms in diameter. and i cant see the writing on it as it is too small. it has george and the dragron on the back

[Sylvester 15]

yes she is wearing her crown. it is 12mms in diameter. and i cant see the writing on it as it is too small. it has george and the dragron on the back

12mm hey? Well it's no sovereign/half sovereign as it's too small.

I don't know what it is i'm afraid. Have you any ideas Chris?

[Chris Perkins 228]

Probably a small toy money coin, made for novelty purposes or for children to play with. Without knowing what's written (the legend should include the makers name) I cannot be sure.

Chris