Edward VII

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gogusionek
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Posted: 26 Tem 2018, 00:56 #
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Hi!
I found this coin. Can anyone tell me something more about it?

Lettering: EDWARDVS VII D: G: BRITT: OMN: REX F: D: IND: IMP:

Diameter: ~22mm
1910

https://s4.aconvert.com/convert/p3r68-cdx67/cbqu9-bjfl9.jpg

https://s4.aconvert.com/convert/p3r68-cdx67/cbrpj-cden6.jpg
Mr. Midnight Catalogue referee
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Posted: 26 Tem 2018, 01:00 #
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That is a gold sovereign
https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces14963.html
you found it? it's worth about $300
all about royal sovereigns
Jamais l'or n'a perdu la plus petite occasion de se montrer stupide. -Balzac
gogusionek
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Posted: 26 Tem 2018, 07:11 #
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Yes I found it in school. Thank you for help.
gogusionek
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Posted: 26 Tem 2018, 07:33 #
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How to check if this coin is authentic
Mr. Midnight Catalogue referee
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Posted: 26 Tem 2018, 07:47 #
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begin with the weight. it should weigh close to 8 g.
Jamais l'or n'a perdu la plus petite occasion de se montrer stupide. -Balzac
CassTaylor
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Posted: 26 Tem 2018, 08:14 #
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Quote: "gogusionek"​How to check if this coin is authentic
​Well, posting pictures of it here might help.
8)
PetrusAscanus
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Posted: 26 Tem 2018, 11:23 #
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Quote: "CassTaylor"​
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​​Well, posting pictures of it here might help.
​8)
​Yes, the link does not work.
Where is that school? I would like to do a search there :D
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gogusionek
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Posted: 26 Tem 2018, 17:33 #
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https://ibb.co/k3xMM8
https://ibb.co/fBHMM8

something wrong with the page

Torry Academy, Aberdeen, Scotland
gogusionek
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Posted: 26 Tem 2018, 18:17 #
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Hi I was in the jewelry store and the weight of the coin is 7,96
Mr. Midnight Catalogue referee
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Posted: 27 Tem 2018, 01:23 #
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that is the right weight. I have no doubt it is authentic.
Jamais l'or n'a perdu la plus petite occasion de se montrer stupide. -Balzac
CassTaylor
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Posted: 27 Tem 2018, 02:26 #
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Quote: "Mr. Midnight"​that is the right weight. I have no doubt it is authentic.
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​Not optimal photos, but I agree, looks real to me.
Did you really find it in a school? (8
Mr. Midnight Catalogue referee
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Posted: 27 Tem 2018, 02:39 #
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and presumably somebody at school lost it.

look at the mint mark. hart to make out, I suppose it is a P, but I almost think it is a C...
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radrick007
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Posted: 27 Tem 2018, 07:31 #
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Yes, I agree the images are not the best but I did not see a mint mark, only the engraver's initials, B.P.
Just because you can't see it ... doesn't mean it isn't there - Anon.

Former coin and banknote catalogue referee.
trickyd
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Posted: 27 Tem 2018, 16:24 #
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Nice find, but I think this beats it.
https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2017/apr/20/gold-sovereign-hoard-found-college-piano-declared-treasure
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