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Description: | A Modern copper alloy copy of a Post Medieval gold 8 escudos, Charles III from colonial Columbia dated AD1760. The coin is struck off-centre.John Naylor: I've not found very much 'proper' publication-wise about counterfeiting of Spanish gold, suffice to say it happened. The coin is patently, of course, not an official coin as it is definitely copper. The main issue is whether it's a contemporary counterfeit or a modern fake. My gut feeling is the latter- it all appears very crisp and it just doesn't look 18th century to me. During the 18th century you're actually more likely to get imitation of silver and copper as there was distinct shortage of these which also makes me think it's more likely modern. So, it is more likely a modern imitation.Dimensions: diameter: 39.48mm; weight: 16.66g.
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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