Underweight 1873 Italian gold 20 Lira

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ShoulerUK
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Posted: 29 Kas 2011, 19:37 #
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My family recently purchased a 1873 Italian Gold 20 Lira from eBay, with the listed weight as 6.45 grams. Since acquiring some precision electronic scales we find the coin only weighs 6.15 grams, 0.3 grams underweight, or about 5% under. Does this mean the coin is definitely a fake? Or is there a chance it's just naturally low, mint error perhaps.

Any help is appreciated, thanks.
bam777
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Posted: 29 Kas 2011, 20:36 #
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What condition is the coin in? Are there any gauges out of the coin? Knapping could be a reason for an underweight coin? Any chance on seeing a picture?
ShoulerUK
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Posted: 29 Kas 2011, 20:56 #
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bam777
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Posted: 29 Kas 2011, 21:35 #
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Very nice. Ok, no knapping? I'm not sure then.
edi
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Posted: 29 Kas 2011, 21:42 #
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Quote: ShoulerUK

it is not a mint eror.it is fake
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tony.c
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Posted: 30 Kas 2011, 19:15 #
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I agree : fake. Colour isn' even gold.
You should try to return it to the seller.
Tony
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