Sovereign Issue.... Maybe

[MarkW]

Hi all, a friend of mine purchased two Sovereigns from a local dealer and the detailing on the back of 1 of them looks unusual. Not being an internet user, he asked me if I would mind posting a couple of pictures here and asking some of the experienced collectors and stackers to cast an eye over it. 

I have a half decent collection myself but can't recall any Sovereigns I've come across having this kind of blurred effect on the picture detailing. Could general handling and usage have caused this kind of wear?

Any help or advice much appreciated and thanks in advance!

 

Edited May 14, 2023 by MarkW
Spelling mistake!

[dicker]

When posting coins for opinion, it is best to post the Obverse and Reverse of the coin.

I would also be very helpful to know which dealer.

 

[MarkW]

Noted, thanks dicker.

It was from The Old Gold Shop in Coventry Bull Yard.

[SidS]

The George V one looks fake to me. The lettering on the obverse is different sizes! The DG is definitely smaller. The surface looks cast.

Edited May 15, 2023 by SidS

[Petra]

It does look off, as in Sids comment. If you have a known genuine sovereign, compare them side by side and it will be even more apparent.🤔

[CazLikesCoins]

Looks like they've been cast in plasticine and struck with a wet bog roll.

I'd get them back to where they came from personally.

[Britannia47]

2 hours ago, MarkW said:

Noted, thanks dicker.

It was from The Old Gold Shop in Coventry Bull Yard.

1912 is fake, but the 1991 could be genuine. Here’s what they should look like - also the colour!…..

[MarkW]

Thanks very much all, really appreciate your input. Thanks for taking the time to help ☀️

 

[dicker]

The clearly counterfeit is just that.  Anyone selling it (even a jeweller) would know better. 
 

Shocking.  

[GoldDiggerDave]

13 hours ago, MarkW said:

Noted, thanks dicker.

It was from The Old Gold Shop in Coventry Bull Yard.

Well he's paying for his numismatic eduction.........

[MarkW]

Well the guy at the shop exchanged the sovereign for another one (genuine this time) and said it was just worn out but still weighed the same 🤦

As pointed out by dicker, surely you can't be in the business and not have the most basic and important skill; being able to tell a genuine coin from a fake!

A good ending for my friend who has now learnt his lesson.

Thanks again