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RM Outback said:
Even as a fake (if that's the case) it's still a bloody ripper find :perfect: :beer: For the minted age it's definitely 18th century :Y: and it's yours :) and maybe the only one in existence :power:

Mackka is correct, Queen Victoria's reign began in the first half of the 19th century and ended at the beginning of the 20th (20 June 1837 22 January 1901).
 
Bushpig, you could spray away any dirt from around the date with a bit of metho... then do a nice clear close-up for us.

Heres a few old ones for comparison
1831.... sharp 3
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1881
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1883
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So it doesn't look like it could be the original 1831 die.... the three looks like it comes from the 81-83 era

And the heads side fits from that era good
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If it is an error coin, is it possible that its a one of a kind and if its part of a larger circulation wouldnt there be some record of their existence in the coin collectors valuation books etc.
Im not trying to cast light against its authenticity, I hope the finder makes a mozza but its just odd there appears to be no recognition of its existence.
To my eye it reads 1831 but it dont compute with her reign.
 
Manpa said:
If it is an error coin, is it possible that its a one of a kind and if its part of a larger circulation wouldnt there be some record of their existence in the coin collectors valuation books etc.
Im not trying to cast light against its authenticity, I hope the finder makes a mozza but its just odd there appears to be no recognition of its existence.
To my eye it reads 1831 but it dont compute with her reign.

Yes you're correct, I'd like to think it is an error but considering it does look like an 8 with a piece missing from it the expert is more than likely right.
It's a very nice conversation piece for sure. :Y:
 

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