Edward VII

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Hi!
I found this coin. Can anyone tell me something more about it?

Lettering: EDWARDVS VII D: G: BRITT: OMN: REX F: D: IND: IMP:

Diameter: ~22mm
1910

https://s4.aconvert.com/convert/p3r68-cdx67/cbqu9-bjfl9.jpg

https://s4.aconvert.com/convert/p3r68-cdx67/cbrpj-cden6.jpg
That is a gold sovereign
https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces14963.html
you found it? it's worth about $300
all about royal sovereigns
Jamais l'or n'a perdu la plus petite occasion de se montrer stupide. -Balzac
Yes I found it in school. Thank you for help.
How to check if this coin is authentic
begin with the weight. it should weigh close to 8 g.
Jamais l'or n'a perdu la plus petite occasion de se montrer stupide. -Balzac
Citation: "gogusionek"​How to check if this coin is authentic
​Well, posting pictures of it here might help.
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Citation: "CassTaylor"
Citation
​​Well, posting pictures of it here might help.
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​Yes, the link does not work.
Where is that school? I would like to do a search there :D
Non est totum quod splendet ut aurum
Rijkdom bestaat niet uit het hebben van veel bezittingen, maar in het hebben van weinig behoeften
https://ibb.co/k3xMM8
https://ibb.co/fBHMM8

something wrong with the page

Torry Academy, Aberdeen, Scotland
Hi I was in the jewelry store and the weight of the coin is 7,96
that is the right weight. I have no doubt it is authentic.
Jamais l'or n'a perdu la plus petite occasion de se montrer stupide. -Balzac
Citation: "Mr. Midnight"​that is the right weight. I have no doubt it is authentic.


​Not optimal photos, but I agree, looks real to me.
Did you really find it in a school? (8
and presumably somebody at school lost it.

look at the mint mark. hart to make out, I suppose it is a P, but I almost think it is a C...
Jamais l'or n'a perdu la plus petite occasion de se montrer stupide. -Balzac
Yes, I agree the images are not the best but I did not see a mint mark, only the engraver's initials, B.P.
Just because you can't see it ... doesn't mean it isn't there - Anon.

Former coin and banknote catalogue referee.
Nice find, but I think this beats it.
https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2017/apr/20/gold-sovereign-hoard-found-college-piano-declared-treasure

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