Ruined sov?

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  1. TheSilentBugler

    TheSilentBugler New Member Silver Stacker

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    Hi all, had this a good many years, is it a copy, or a ruined orig?

    Weight 8.4g
    Diam 22mm

    Cheers for your opinions.
     
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    it's only worth melt value regardless of whether it was a real or copy (assuming it's not fake)
     
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    Captain Kookaburra Well-Known Member Silver Stacker

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    Ruined original
     
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    TheSilentBugler New Member Silver Stacker

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    Yeah, I know it's worth as a coin has been destroyed, no idea how long ago as I can track it back a few decades. Been trying to work out what to do with it.

    I always thought it genuine.

    Maybe. I can find somebody to make a ring out of it.

    Thanks
     
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    Clawhammer Well-Known Member Silver Stacker

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    personally I love seeing these as jewelry, placed into cygnet rings, pendant neckaces...haven't seen too many made into broach/pins like that.

    While this one's execution is a little ..'errm'...agricultural ;) it *IS* very practical and sturdy looking. Many of the gold and silver backing pins on such things are easily bent. It also has a very fine yet strong looking spring too.

    This would be a perfect peice for a gentleman with taste. No gaudy or effeminate sorrounding bezzel. Just a simple reserved gold sov. pinned to the lapel of a suit jacket to make you stand apart from all the others.

    I really like it.

    There are lots of sovereigns out there, locked away in drawers... not many like this but
     
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    TheSilentBugler New Member Silver Stacker

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    That's a nice perspective Clawhammer, brought a smile to my dial.

    Yeah, the execution is somewhat "sturdy" unlikely to come undone though.
     
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    Clawhammer Well-Known Member Silver Stacker

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    Yeah IMHO... it would be a shame to turn this one into a ring when a bit of effort has gone into brazing the clasps etc on (welding 2 unlike metals can be a PITA).

    Takes a bit of guts to ruin an expensive coin... but the reality is there's still a few of them out there.

    If you want a sov. ring I'll be happy to buy this off you to help fund the 'ring' project.
     
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    TheSilentBugler New Member Silver Stacker

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    Cheers, not interested in selling right now though.
     
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    1848 British sovereign.
    This would be a valuable coin without jewellery ruin and the flowing daily wear that is also destroying high grade coins.


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    1900s ex jewellery.
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    Whereas an attractive bezel can enhance a plain old Sov :p
    Guys, don't ask, this one is not for sale at the moment :)

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    Re the original photo; I think people who ruin lovely old sovereigns like that should be shot!

    The 1927 George V in the bezel does look nice though I will admit. However, sovereigns as jewellery are generally not my cup of tea...
     
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    That one barley has damage, it's on the edge rather than anything visible on the Obverse or Reverse so it will probably sell okay, if there is visible damage from solder on the faces then consider it to be junk and worth only about 98% spot price.


     
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    there's still plenty of run-of-the-mill sovereigns out there...as long as you're not ruining a rare one... I can't see a problem with it

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