1899 Shilling forgery?

[azda 979]

Is this a contempory forgery?

[VickySilver 848]

Looks plated for sure, but can not tell about the underlying coin. Maybe a couple of other pictures, but coin below pretty dirty for sterling silver.

[azda 979]

Looks more like brass to me Vicky, and this is from a dealer, no mention of anything untowards

[argentumandcoins 70]

2 quick and easy tells are the weight and a tap on the edge with a pencil.

[azda 979]

I didn't realise silver should get to this state John, hence my brass thought

[argentumandcoins 70]

Many things can tone or stain silver in a way that makes it look base.

Any time that you aren't sure the digital scales are the first thing to reach for. The edge tap is good on florins to crowns but can be used on smaller silver. Brass will give a thud and obviously silver gives a ring.

[VickySilver 848]

Yes, quite right with the weighing. That particular coin would not be hurt to much by lightly bouncing it off a wooden surface or even kitchen sideboard,etc. Odd appearance but the worn details incl. rim, etc. not too bad looking from the picture.