1892 SS Crown... Real/Forged??

[Veto111 10]

Hi

 

I saw this up for sale on BoB and woul just like the experienced ZAR collectors to judge if it is real or not.

 

Silver Coins - 1892 SINGLE SHAFT ZAR 5 SHILLINGS XF- CONDITION !!!!!!!! for sale in Durban (ID:27201768)

 

Seller says it is a possible forgery. So I am not sure.

 

Thanks.

Veto111

[ZARBOY 10]

Hi there

 

This coin is a typical chinese forgery. One would very easy detect it on the obverse.

 

In a hurry now, but would give all my reasoning later. Very expensive forgery at R500....

 

Regards

 

Thomas van der Spuy

ZARBOY

[kyle2 10]

It's a very impressive forgery, I still wouldn't pay 10cents for it though.:razz:

[Cold Sea 8]

Are forgeries allowed to be sold on BOB?

[qball 12]

As long as they are not copies or replica's of Reserve Bank copyright protected coins or notes. The seller must declare this in the listing so there is no misunderstanding or confusion.

 

We have relaxed this "policy" for some time now... it was primarily implemented and policed to ensure there were no issues with the SARB.

[Veto111 10]

Hi there

 

This coin is a typical chinese forgery. One would very easy detect it on the obverse.

 

In a hurry now, but would give all my reasoning later. Very expensive forgery at R500....

 

Regards

 

Thomas van der Spuy

ZARBOY

 

Thanks Thomas. I would love to hear how you spot forgeries.

 

I have often seen coins on ebay that look to good to be true (all from China) and since I'm not experienced enough to spot them I never know whether to bid or not.

 

Regards

Veto111