markn
Posted in Pre Decimal Coins
Fake 1928 Shilling Contemporary silver counterfeit, probably minted in China in the early 1930’s. An interesting forgery which is discussed in the 1950’s book “The Shadow”. Read the full story here. You can view another of these counterfeits here. Coin …
markn
Posted in Pre Decimal Coins
Counterfeit Silver 1928 Shilling Contemporary silver counterfeit, probably minted in China in the early 1930’s. An interesting forgery which is discussed in the 1950’s book “The Shadow”. Read the full story here. Coin Information Reference Number: C071504 Country: Australia Denomination: …
purplepenny
Posted in Pre Decimal Coins
Altered Date 1930 Penny A real Australian penny with the date altered to read 1930 (the keydate of the penny series). Coin has the Birmingham reverse which was not used for the 1930 penny. The Birmingham reverse was used for …
markn
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Australia 1931 Florin – Base Metal Forgery Contemporary cast base metal counterfeit. Shows some hints of attempted silvering. Coin Information Reference Number: C091708 Country: Australia Denomination: Florin Year: 1931 Error Type: Contemporary Base Metal Counterfeit
purplepenny
Posted in Medals, Sydney Harbour Bridge
Counterstamped Sydney Harbour Bridge Rivet Medal c.1932 Carlisle ZS/2 Struck by Amor Mint around 1932 when the Sydney Harbour Bridge officially opened. This medal is struck on a planchet made from a slice of surplus bridge rivet made by McPhersons …
Australia 1932 Counterstamped Sydney Harbour Bridge Rivet Medal ZS/2 Read More »
purplepenny
Posted in Pre Decimal Coins
Proof-like fields and a strong wreath, this is an exceptional coin for an MS65 grade.
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Posted in Pre Decimal Coins
Coin Information Country: Australia Denomination: 3d Year: 1935 Grade: MS66 PCGS Reference: 14791924
markn
Posted in Pre Decimal Coins
Click image to enlarge Contemporary cast base metal counterfeit. A large amount of original silvering is still present, a better attempt at forging a florin that most I have seen. Coin Information Reference Number: C111702 Country: Australia Denomination: Florin Year: …
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1936 Penny PCGS MS64RB Coin Information Country: Australia Denomination: Penny Year: 1936 Grade: MS64RB PCGS Reference: 14932548
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1937 5 Shillings or Crown PCGS MS63 Coin Information Country: Australia Denomination: Crown Year: 1937 Grade: MS63 PCGS Reference: 14049865