My Singapore merchant token - Imitation of Dutch/NEI coin

Started by sinial, February 02, 2011, 02:35:31 PM

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2.1791 Holland 2 Stiver
Original:
Inscription: HOL LAN DIA (DOT) 1791
Composition: .583 silver
Thickness: relatively thick

Imitation:
Inscription: HOL LAN DIA 1791 (Dot omitted)
Composition: so-called Germany Silver (copper-nickel)
Thickness: thin

sinial

3.1826 Netherland East Indie 1/4 Stiver
Original:
Rim: none
Thickness: relatively thick

Imitation:
Rim: beaded (both obv/rev)
Thickness: thin

Imitation with apparently better workmanship