1870 EKI and EKII

[Droocoo]

Hi all,

 

A friend of mine who collects British medals has purchased the following EKI and EKII for the 1870 series.

 

I own two 1870 EKII’s and no EKI’s and I am a bit out of practice on spotting fakes. I feel that the EKI is wrong because of the crown and reverse finish. I also feel the EKII is incorrect because of the crown. I realise that the EKII has a re soldered ring too. 
 

Do others feel as though these are reproductions?

more of the EKI

 

 

Some of the EKII

Another of the EKII

[Stogieman]

To me, both pieces are copies. The details look inconsistent with known original pieces. Sorry!

[Droocoo]

Yes I thought as much. Thank you 

[Peter Cornwell]

Both pretty shoddy fakes unfortunately. Hope your friend didn't get too badly burned.