IMO quite likely it's a miniature in 18k. While minis are often 9k and 10k, there are higher carat minis - I've seen them in up to 22k.
Yes, modern fake. Many modern counterfeits have mismatched dies.
I regret to say that all three are modern fakes of Chinese silver dollars. Last one in particular is very poor quality. Often sold to tourists as...
These steel bowls with copies of medals were made c. 1960s or so. Sometimes you'll find them on Ebay with the original packaging.
Yes, all 1992 and 2002 should be dual dates. As for the 1982, oddly enough I see way more improperly mixed alloy proofs than circulation coins -...
The earlier (pre-1996) proofs should all be available quite inexpensively - perhaps $5 or so each at most - the 1991 might be a bit more since the...
Prior to 1920 as in anytime until 1919, yes. 1920 and to 1966 and some 1967 are 800 silver. To add to the above comments on the 1967 - the...
That's the way virtually every in Canada does it.
Great piece!
Canadian proof sets (and thus nickels) were first struck in 1981. The proof coins followed the circulation composition until 1995. Starting in...
Crude imitation, likely came from a piece of costume jewelry.
No - the coin shown is the much more frequently encountered 50 cash, Y#449
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