Real or Fake Cob?

ipsilateral

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Jan 5, 2005
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I am guessing this is a fantasy piece, but I could use an opinion on this one. Weight is 15.7 grams and diameter is 40.57mm at the widest point (not including the bail).
Thank you very much for your thoughts.

~Nate

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Check with a local coin dealer, but do not sell if the coin is real. Or, check with a third party grading services.
 

I learned from this website that the fake cobs have that rough material inside. Don's an expert on these things. Trust him...
 

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Did it say "Chinese" in the sellers description? lol
I'm sure it never did, just thought I would post that since I ate Chinese last night.
Like Don and the crew says, repo, but makes a nice keychain.
Trez
 

FYI, this replica was cast from an actual 1715 Fleet find (sold in one the major Fleet auctions of the late 60s-70s). The original also had that same perimeter shape - sort of an out-of-round royal.
 

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