Is this a fake?

lacey · August 18, 2013, 03:32:27 PM

I have had in my money box for as long as I can remember

trout · August 18, 2013, 03:39:52 PM

Quote from: 'lacey' pid='25391' dateline='1376805747'I have had in my money box for as long as I can remember

Size and weight would help :ok:

lacey · August 18, 2013, 03:43:01 PM

it weighs 4g and exactly to same size as a 5c coin

trout · August 18, 2013, 03:47:33 PM

Quote from: 'lacey' pid='25393' dateline='1376806381'it weighs 4g and exactly to same size as a 5c coin

Is it slightly smaller than a 5cent coin?

lacey · August 18, 2013, 03:57:38 PM

No, it's actually a wee bit bigger

stevo1962 · August 18, 2013, 04:02:22 PM

If it was a half sovereign it would be about 1/2mm smaller than a 5 cent but
the weight is about right

trout · August 18, 2013, 04:03:53 PM

Quote from: 'lacey' pid='25395' dateline='1376807258'No, it's actually a wee bit bigger

Oh Dear, Specs for a 1915 1/2 sov are;
19mm 3,9940g
The Specs for a 5 cent coin are;
19.41mm 2.83g

Your coin appears to have the correct weight (allowing for the scale used)
But it seems to be oversized :ok:
I am NOT an expert with these coins in any way, I am just going off the specs for the coins. :ok:

Fulvio · August 18, 2013, 04:10:18 PM

Quote from: 'lacey' pid='25391' dateline='1376805747'I have had in my money box for as long as I can remember

Who keeps gold coins in their moneybox anyway? :dodgy:

http://www.goldsovereigns.co.uk/sydneymintaustralia.html may help.

lacey · August 18, 2013, 04:10:26 PM

OK thanks guys

I did. same as I kept pennies in there since I was a kid. About **** many years ago :-)

I found a 1955 mule penny too. Better than the one i bought

Fulvio · August 18, 2013, 04:12:50 PM

I'm no expert at grading, but it looks like bullion value to me.. so if its gold, it doesn't matter if its real or fake.

And speaking of fakes.. http://www.goldsovereigns.co.uk/fakes.html

lacey · August 18, 2013, 04:13:51 PM

is has an 'S' on it for the MM. What a shame. Never destined to be rich.

Fulvio · August 18, 2013, 04:18:50 PM

Quote from: 'lacey' pid='25400' dateline='1376808026'I did. same as I kept pennies in there since I was a kid. About **** many years ago :-)

I found a 1955 mule penny too. Better than the one i bought

Starting to sound a bit like the TARDIS handbag.

czark · August 18, 2013, 04:33:18 PM

My grandfather found this 'sov' many years ago. Edwards VII / 1901.

wwwww · August 18, 2013, 05:28:22 PM

Quote from: 'lacey' pid='25391' dateline='1376805747'I have had in my money box for as long as I can remember

It's real.

Quote from: 'trout' pid='25397' dateline='1376807633'
Quote from: 'lacey' pid='25395' dateline='1376807258'No, it's actually a wee bit bigger

Oh Dear, Specs for a 1915 1/2 sov are;
19mm 3,9940g
The Specs for a 5 cent coin are;
19.41mm 2.83g

Your coin appears to have the correct weight (allowing for the scale used)
But it seems to be oversized :ok:
I am NOT an expert with these coins in any way, I am just going off the specs for the coins. :ok:

I suspect McD rounded the 1/2 sov size down because half sovereigns certainly aren't smaller than 5c pieces.

JeffH · August 18, 2013, 05:58:45 PM

Walter has spoken!

Lacey, you should be very happy now.