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STATS:
Year: 1898
Mintage: 215
Metal: Gold
Coin Description: These rare & interesting coins were minted in gold with a 3-penny dies of 1898 and are not really legal specie, but "pattern coins". |
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FORGERIES:
There are ten to fifteen different varieties known- some intended to deceive and some intended for use in jewellery. These are usually in 9 and 18 carat gold. A few of the known forgeries are:
1. Cast Copies
2. Gilded Replica
3. Date Variety
4. Dented nose variety
5. Square head variety
6. Small head variety |
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