I will try to help answer in 3 ways.. 1.) Are you certain it's legit? Not saying it is or it's not, as I'm no expert & don't have it in front of me. Not to mention that I don't do raw for older stuff like this (only slabbed). 2.) Keep in mind that this is just a very general guide, priced in USD.. http://www.ngccoin.com/price-guide/world/great-britain-crown-km-5191-1703-cuid-86654-duid-236327 3.) Your question might be better answered here.. http://forums.silverstackers.com/forum-11-numismatics.html
Very nice...score! I would have bitten on an impulse but the condition is almost too good..... And we see http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1706-Queen-Anne-Crown-Replica-Museum-Quality-/201340453397 Replica..same quality and toning...he is selling 5 of them......caution a must on that one I think.
Thanks that helps me I can't believe the vast difference on the price he wants 300 for it I will post in the other sections aswell see if more help is out there thsnks
Q I'm torn I want it bad but what's best way to check its correct ?? I haven't seem and fake 1703 as the plumes around the shield are missing so looks real
Here are the photos I have can you tell me a weight it should weigh etc or other test methods eg magnet slide which I have. Do I trust him I know him a family friend and I remember him saying he was buying a coin off a family who had it in the family for 100 years And this is that coin so guys shall I go see it and does 300 sound fair for this condition ?.?
http://www.coinarchives.com/7ba6ab2f973b9a76bd2b5ee9be4c128b/img/heritage/3037/image29606.jpg Here is a priceguide http://british-coin-price-guide.homelinux.com/Crown-Coin-Price-Guide_files/Page300.htm
I see what you mean I can see it's got some inner shield on the lion but you think it looks odd ? And thanks
No..sorry that is why I edited my post. Too close to call one way or the other. I hope you can use the pics and check each detail. The circulating replicas are what put me off most.
I see I have been sitting here comparing pics with similar worn ones and can not see one pic that makes me think it's not real but I mean if I go there and it measures correct weight correct feels correct magnet slides ok and is sitting on the table at 300 gbp would you get it or would you walk thanks
Looks real to me but 300 is a huge price for a crown.. Unless you really want it I'd pass.. I'd say youd get it for a similar price from a coin shop with no risk
1703 VIGO is VG - $300 would be a coin shop price, id want to see HQ pictures before making a more sophisticated appraisal it may grade higher or possibly not real.. yes the BV is high.. BV is always high and is scarcely achieved except when there is extreme demand over supply and usually for unc-gem unc specimens
