Retromodo Posted February 28 Share Posted February 28 Hi Hope everyone is well, I found this coin and I am not sure if this coin is real or fake? any ideas will be appreciated Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.Bill347 Posted February 28 Share Posted February 28 I would say it is NOT real. The finish is suspect and the reverse is completely incorrect. The reverse of an 1890 Victoria jubilee head shilling should have the coat of arms on the reverse. I have both an 1877 Silver Florin and an 1877 one shilling and both have the coat of arms. The coin has a value (if real) at about $15. Mike Meenderink 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.Bill347 Posted February 28 Share Posted February 28 After further review... I do think your coin is legitimate. It Is a Victoria Jubilee Head CROWN not five shillings, and is currently found on Ebay for about $60. I apologize, for the mis-statement as I was on the trail of shillings and Florins. Fenntucky Mike 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fenntucky Mike Posted February 28 Share Posted February 28 On 2/28/2024 at 2:35 PM, Mr.Bill347 said: After further review... I do think your coin is legitimate. It Is a Victoria Jubilee Head CROWN not five shillings, and is currently found on Ebay for about $60. I apologize, for the mis-statement as I was on the trail of shillings and Florins. Corectamundo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Retromodo Posted February 28 Author Share Posted February 28 Thanks for that, cool will see if I can get it. Appreciate the help! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VKurtB Posted February 29 Share Posted February 29 On 2/28/2024 at 1:35 PM, Mr.Bill347 said: After further review... I do think your coin is legitimate. It Is a Victoria Jubilee Head CROWN not five shillings, and is currently found on Ebay for about $60. I apologize, for the mis-statement as I was on the trail of shillings and Florins. But a crown IS five shillings! Henri Charriere 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobymordet Posted February 29 Share Posted February 29 On 2/29/2024 at 8:00 AM, VKurtB said: But a crown IS five shillings! LOL, those fishy brits with their crowns, pennies, florins, shillings, farthings, and pounds. Why can't they just use sense? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VKurtB Posted February 29 Share Posted February 29 On 2/29/2024 at 1:31 PM, cobymordet said: LOL, those fishy brits with their crowns, pennies, florins, shillings, farthings, and pounds. Why can't they just use sense? 12 pence to the shilling, 20 shillings to the pound. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henri Charriere Posted February 29 Share Posted February 29 [I tell you, when I read it was not real, I said, what a shame, the dentil-work was so meticulously executed. I was appalled. When the verdict was reversed, I was enthralled!] Man I love this place! 🤣 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
