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Crispin




Joined: 22 Apr 2010
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Location: Northampton, UK
Posted: 22/04/2010 
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Hi - I have this paperweight that has what looks like a coin inside that is hallmarked. Is this a common thing to do. I have looked but been unable to find much information about it - perhaps someone here may be able to tell me a little more about it.

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Adamscollectables




Joined: 20 Apr 2010
Posts: 12
Location: Peterborough
Posted: 24/04/2010 
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I've never heard of this myself. I've also not seen those coronation coins in hallmarked silver, they were usually just nickel, or similar. The value of the coin is around £15. The coin and the paperweight, I'm not sure. It looks unusual, but looks almost homemade. Perhaps someone working in a glass manafacturers made it for themselves on the coronation as a keepsake? It's very interesting, I'm sorry I can't tell you more.
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