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Description: | Forgery of English silver coin of Edward I.Diameter c.17mm, weight 1.83g (28.2gr.), die axis c.11, prototype struck slightly off-centre.This is a cast or possibly electrotype forgery. The edge shows that the two faces of the coin were made separately and susequently joined. The weight at 28 grains is 25% above the weight of a genuine piece. The date of this forgery is not obvious, it is unlikely to be contemporary as its weight would make it suspect. The type is a common one, so forgery for gain is unlikely. The piece may well be a relatively recent replica.Mint and date of prototype : London about 1300.
Original Image | Publisher: | http://finds.org.uk | Source: | Portable Antiquities | Identifier: | http://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/r... | Go to resource |
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