Celtic Coinage of Britain
third edition
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All of the coins on this plate are Haslemere Forgeries. The most obvious error is the appearance of "Steps" on the curves of the image
10 - 01 - F1 Imported Coinage
Large Flan Type
Gold Stater 7.71 gms. 21 mm
Earliest Record: Not published
Authentication: Condemned by George Boon as part of the Haslemere investigations, November 1985
Publications: Van Arsdell 1986c
Notes:
Detection Points:
- Haslemere steps
- Incorrect metallurgy
Disposition:
- Disposition unknown
10 - 01 - F2 Imported Coinage
Large Flan Type
Gold Stater 23 mm
Earliest Record: Auction, May 1980
Authentication: Condemned by Van Arsdell as part of the Haslemere investigations, May 1985
Publications: Van Arsdell 1886e, 1989a
Notes:
Detection Points:
- Haslemere steps
- Die-cutting errors
Disposition:
- Coin was returned to auctioneer
33 - 01 - F1 Imported Coinage
Defaced Die Type
Gold Stater 7.03 gms 19 mm
Earliest Record: Mack 1973
Authentication: Condemned by Van Arsdell as part of the Haslemere investigations, May 1986
Publications: Van Arsdell, 1986e
Notes:
- Mack 1973 lists acquisition date as 1956, this is a typo – Mack's original ticket indicates the correct date is 1966.
Detection Points:
- Haslemere steps
- Incorrect metallurgy
Disposition
- Returned to seller
85 - 01 - F1 Imported Coinage
Triple-Tailed Horse Type
Gold Stater 5.74 gms 19 mm
Earliest Records: Mack 1964, Mack 1973
Authentication: Condemned by Van Arsdell as part of the Haslemere investigations, October 1985
Publications: Van Arsdell 1986e
Notes:
- Mack acquisition date 1962
Detection Points:
- Haslemere steps
- Incorrect metallurgy
Disposition:
- Returned to seller
87 - 01 - F1 Imported Coinage
VE Monogram Type
Gold Stater 5.76 gms 17 mm
Earliest Record: Mack 1973
Authentication: Condemned by Van Arsdell as part of the Haslemere Investigations, May 1986
Publications: Van Arsdell 1986e
Notes:
- Mack acquisitioin date 1966
Detection Points:
- Haslemere steps
- Incorrect metallurgy
Disposition
- Returned to seller
87 - 01 - F1 Imported Coinage
VE Monogram Type
Gold Stater 6.25 gms. 17 mm
Earliest Record: Not published
Authentication: Condemned by Van Arsdell and George Boon as part of the Haslemere Investigations, November 1985
Publications: Van Arsdell 1986e
Notes:
Detection Points:
- Haslemere steps
- Incorrect metallurgy
Disposition:
- Disposition unknown
Modern Forgeries
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