Victoria 1905?

[palves 0]

Any idea what is this? I came across this picture in a Portuguese forum. They claim it is a fake based on the date. But I am wondering if there is another story behind because that would be a very silly error...

(This picture is not mine)

[Nick 329]

Any idea what is this? I came across this picture in a Portuguese forum. They claim it is a fake based on the date. But I am wondering if there is another story behind because that would be a very silly error...

(This picture is not mine)

If both sides are from the same coin, it is a silly error. The last year to have Victoria's veiled head on the obverse was 1901. It should have Edward VII on the obverse.

If only all fakers were as stupid.

[Chris Perkins 228]

A fake. I've also seen wrong dates on fake Victorian sovereigns. I think they may have been made for trade use in Arabic countries and/or other parts of the world. They are usually good gold, but not as fine as 22ct. On the other hand, it could be modern and Chinese and not made of gold at all!

[seuk 85]

an early date....possible gaming token

[palves 0]

an early date....possible gaming token

Don't think it is a token. Correct size, correct weight (accurate at 0.1 gram) and it seems to be gold... So either a silly fake or a jewellery medal...

[VickySilver 830]

Yes, I have seen these somewhere...Hmmm, where??? Beirut conglomerations? Possibly.

[palves 0]

Yes, I have seen these somewhere...Hmmm, where??? Beirut conglomerations? Possibly.

The coin is not mine, but apparently is gold. So either a lower quality gold or the core is not gold, just the outside layer. do not know. IF it is gold, i just do not get it...

[Peckris 579]

Yes, I have seen these somewhere...Hmmm, where??? Beirut conglomerations? Possibly.

The coin is not mine, but apparently is gold. So either a lower quality gold or the core is not gold, just the outside layer. do not know. IF it is gold, i just do not get it...

As stated, lower grade gold for use e.g. in the Middle East. The "wrong date" would prevent (or so it may have been assumed) accusations of counterfeiting.