Old Boggy Posted January 19, 2022 Report Share Posted January 19, 2022 A friend found this coin on his land and has unable to identify it. Not the best photos, admittedly, but the best that I could do at the time. Any ideas? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ditchman Posted January 19, 2022 Report Share Posted January 19, 2022 (edited) is it a token rather than a coin ?.......it looks to be made of an aloy ..like pewter or something similar Edited January 19, 2022 by ditchman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted January 19, 2022 Report Share Posted January 19, 2022 Kent must have nasty weather, OB not out shooting/lunching but posting all of his questions! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ditchman Posted January 19, 2022 Report Share Posted January 19, 2022 clean it up a bit more and take some clear pics ...and i bet someone on here will name it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rookandrabbit Posted January 19, 2022 Report Share Posted January 19, 2022 What size is it as coins have standard sizes. I think it may be a gaming token or a forgery as gold does not tarnish corrode. The date appears to be 1894 I think by that time Victoria was portrayed as having her OLD HEAD portrait on the front of the coins. The back shows the shield Which on sovereigns was replaced by George and the dragon. I think there was a silver sixpence which was forged by gold plating it and was passed off as a half sovereign but weights are different ,………but my eyes are quite bad and maybe someone on here with more knowledge may be able to give you more information….. but a good find ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Boggy Posted January 19, 2022 Author Report Share Posted January 19, 2022 (edited) 1 hour ago, TIGHTCHOKE said: Kent must have nasty weather, OB not out shooting/lunching but posting all of his questions! No Dave, good weather currently but I’m just waiting for the wind to pick and will be out tomorrow. Just been to Aldi for some pork and pickle pies etc for tomorrow’s hide lunch. I trust that you are at work and still paying your taxes to keep us retirees in unashamed luxury 😂 OB Edited January 19, 2022 by Old Boggy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted January 19, 2022 Report Share Posted January 19, 2022 Normal service is being resumed! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldypigeonpopper Posted January 19, 2022 Report Share Posted January 19, 2022 Hello, it looks like a man on a horse, and shield,or could be the dragon, I've looked through my coin book of 1894 , the shilling has the shield but Queen Vic head, can you see the writing well, needs a clean, try coca cola Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zipdog Posted January 19, 2022 Report Share Posted January 19, 2022 9 hours ago, oldypigeonpopper said: Hello, it looks like a man on a horse, and shield,or could be the dragon, I've looked through my coin book of 1894 , the shilling has the shield but Queen Vic head, can you see the writing well, needs a clean, try coca cola I don’t think it’s a man on a horse, I’m pretty sure it’s a person, probably a woman! I can’t find the coin in any of my books, at a guess I’d says it’s 1600’s era (ish). Be interesting to find out though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldypigeonpopper Posted January 20, 2022 Report Share Posted January 20, 2022 8 hours ago, zipdog said: I don’t think it’s a man on a horse, I’m pretty sure it’s a person, probably a woman! I can’t find the coin in any of my books, at a guess I’d says it’s 1600’s era (ish). Be interesting to find out though. Hello, if your on the UK metal detecting forum , put some photos up and it won't take long before someone replies on your coin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rookandrabbit Posted January 20, 2022 Report Share Posted January 20, 2022 I know my eyes are bad but I think the date is marked as 1894 and the wording on the front of the disc is VICTORIA DEI GRATIA. Victoria by the grace of God it resembles the young head of queen Victoria However by 1894 the old veiled head was on gold coins and St George and the dragon was on the back. I think Ditchy had it right it’s either a gaming token or a forgery, Regards Rookandrabbit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.