Info on this 1887 £5 Sovereign

[Spyder]

Hello 

Can anyone see anything wrong with this particular 1887.  I know that this is one of the most faked coin.  

If it is genuine, someone has it up for sale at spot. 

Genuine or fake

Spyder

Edited April 22 by Spyder

[GreyBeardUK]

I am very, very new to all this, but should there be that crack in his sword? And shouldn't there be more detail on his torso, as there is so little wear?

Very interested to hear what the experts say.

[Spyder]

1 hour ago, GreyBeardUK said:

I am very, very new to all this, but should there be that crack in his sword? And shouldn't there be more detail on his torso, as there is so little wear?

Very interested to hear what the experts say.

The sword definitely looks like there should be more details like a line down from the handle to tip

Below image of saw from my genuine £5 1887 Sovereign

Edited April 22 by Spyder

[Sovhead]

Not familiar with this coin at all but there’s something reeking about it for me which means it’s probably real 🤣🤣🤣

[Spyder]

I go on the fake side

[Zhorro]

For some reason the front is very crisp but the reverse looks worn.  I do not like the top of the "1" in the date.  I would avoid it.

[Sovhead]

Does it come with a free Kylie Minogue LP?

[Spyder]

I think I will send the seller an email telling them that I think that their coin is a fake with some photos showing where the problems are 

[Spyder]

13 minutes ago, Zhorro said:

For some reason the front is very crisp but the reverse looks worn.  I do not like the top of the "1" in the date.  I would avoid it.

The one does look like Karl Malden's nose

Edited April 22 by Spyder

[Sovhead]

It’s as bent as a £30 note mate 👍🏻

[refero]

100% fake 

[Spyder]

£5 Sovereign from Britannia Coin Company site. Even their coin, the sword looks wrong.   Step forward @LawrenceChard and have your say.

Edited April 22 by Spyder

[Roy]

Since when was George armed with a saw?

[James32]

Why do you keep saying saw? 😆 🤣 

[Spyder]

Just now, James32 said:

Why do you keep saying saw? 😆 🤣 

Because in another life, I was a carpenter😂

[Petra]

Just now, Spyder said:

Because in another life, I was a carpenter😂

🤔Jesus🤔😁

[Aldebaran]

Do you believe that it is gold or, if it is a fake, one made from gold? 🌞

[Petra]

Just now, Aldebaran said:

Do you believe that it is gold or, if it is a fake, one made from gold? 🌞

I think they are usually made from gold🤔

[James32]

Just now, Aldebaran said:

Do you believe that it is gold or, if it is a fake, one made from gold? 🌞

They're usually mostly made from gold, sometimes more gold than a geniune. 

[Spyder]

1 minute ago, Aldebaran said:

Do you believe that it is gold or, if it is a fake, one made from gold? 🌞

 

I would say it is gold, but only a XRF scanner would know what percentage it is. 

[Spyder]

Even the Royal Mint has one listed for sale at £3500 with a sword with little details like this fake we are commenting on.  These coins are best avoided.

[Sovhead]

33 minutes ago, James32 said:

They're usually mostly made from gold, sometimes more gold than a geniune. 

Definitely reported

[Petra]

Obviously a coin you need to see in hand, know what you’re doing and if possible some good old provenance 🤔🤔

[1stsovereign]

11 hours ago, Spyder said:

Hello 

Can anyone see anything wrong with this particular 1887.  I know that this is one of the most faked coin.  

If it is genuine, someone has it up for sale at spot. 

Genuine or fake

Spyder

Looks fake to me! All details are very shallow 

[Spyder]

Some update.

Emailed the dealer and they have now taking down the listing.  They will get the coin XRF tested and more likely sell for scrap gold.