a well-made, deceptive copy of a coin created by joining two halves together over a lead center Only one electrotype can be made at a time Electrotypes will fail the ring test and close examination will reveal a seam along the edge
A copy or reproduction of a coin or medal made by the chemical process of electro-deposition (electroplating) These pieces, made in two halves and then glued or soldered together, can be very deceptive The best method of detection is a light tap on the rim which will not yield the charastic ringing sound of a genuine coin
a method of producing a facsimile by depositing metal in a mold using an electrical current Some dvb museum reproductions were first copied from the original using electrotypes
A facsimile plate made by electrotypy for use in printing; also, an impression or print from such plate