1902 Edward VII One Rupee - Possible?

[guamit]

Hi,

My mother-in-law found an Edward VII One Rupee coin among other coins in her old stash. What surprised me is the date on the coin - 1902. Is that even possible? I thought the Edward VII series started only in 1903.

Should I consider the coin a fake? She must have had the coin for the last 50-60 years. I am surprised there were good quality fakes at that time?

Any thoughts would be helpful.

Thank you!

[@josephjk]

Would love to see a photo Guamit.....

[Figleaf]

It may be an altered date or a jewellers copy. Hard to say much more without a picture. Are weight and size correct? Does the edge look correct?

Peter

[guamit]

Here are the pics.

[guamit]

Weight is 11.5 gms

[@josephjk]

It's a fake but a decent one.... here's where it's most obvious...

[guamit]

@josephjk Thank you! Appreciate the help.

It is very interesting. The person who faked the coin must not have known that though Edward was the king in 1902, the coins bearing his figure were minted starting 1903!

[Arpit0880]

Sir I have same coin but posting photo size here option is 128kb so I don't know how but coin is same i have .and from flower side compare ing some one I don't agree it is fake

[capnbirdseye]

Sir I have same coin but posting photo size here option is 128kb so I don't know how but coin is same i have .and from flower side compare ing some one I don't agree it is fake

Use this free image resizer  https://www.resizejpeg.com/

[Arpit0880]

Hay sir thanks for help

[Figleaf]

Same die as the fake above.

Peter