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    2 Bu from Meiji time??

    Actually I was wrong. The Tenpo 2 Shu is .298 gold, and there is also a later Man'en 2 Shu from .229 gold which often really looks like silver....
    Post by: mr.roddy, Feb 2, 2025 in forum: World Coins
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    2 Bu from Meiji time??

    Oh yeah, the Tenpo 2 Shu. One of the really early ones, actually the only golden 2 Shu type. Have one, too. In most "countries" across the world,...
    Post by: mr.roddy, Feb 2, 2025 in forum: World Coins
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    2 Bu from Meiji time??

    Thanks, but I'm not new to the forum. Was just not very active lately. That's the obverse: [ATTACH] I love 2 Bu and also 2 Shu a lot. Even have...
    Post by: mr.roddy, Feb 1, 2025 in forum: World Coins
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    2 Bu from Meiji time??

    Here they even say the coins are no coins :writer::borg: https://www.worthpoint.com/worthopedia/antique-japanese-kanai-coin-black-4703767161
    Post by: mr.roddy, Feb 1, 2025 in forum: World Coins
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    2 Bu from Meiji time??

    I found some more art of the same guy, and now I believe those are all fake coins. [ATTACH][ATTACH] [ATTACH][ATTACH][ATTACH][ATTACH]
    Post by: mr.roddy, Feb 1, 2025 in forum: World Coins
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    2 Bu from Meiji time??

    This is my PCGS AU55 Ansei 2 Bu. Looks completely different. [ATTACH]
    Post by: mr.roddy, Feb 1, 2025 in forum: World Coins
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    2 Bu from Meiji time??

    It's glued on some wooden item. I also had a closer look onto the other coins on it. The 2 Shu looks fake, too perfect. [ATTACH] The 1 Shu looks...
    Post by: mr.roddy, Feb 1, 2025 in forum: World Coins
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    2 Bu from Meiji time??

    It's glued on, so I don't have. Sorry.
    Post by: mr.roddy, Feb 1, 2025 in forum: World Coins
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    2 Bu from Meiji time??

    Hey there, I unfortunately only have those pictures, and was wondering if this is a counterfeit. [ATTACH] [ATTACH] vs...
    Thread by: mr.roddy, Feb 1, 2025, 15 replies, in forum: World Coins
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    Artistically refined coins of the Middle Ages - Show yours!

    @Quant.Geek may I ask one question about this. I have purchased about the same coin, and would like to decipher the Arabic inscription. The...
    Post by: mr.roddy, Oct 25, 2023 in forum: Ancient Coins
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    Learning about artificial toning etc.

    Thanks everyone for your valuable comments. Have sent the coin back as it was far too expensive for its grade and having AT ...
    Post by: mr.roddy, Dec 30, 2022 in forum: Coin Chat
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    Learning about artificial toning etc.

    Maybe they've used blow torch or Bunsen burner? So here comes the question about impact of fake patina on value. Honestly guys, would you pay more...
    Post by: mr.roddy, Dec 28, 2022 in forum: Coin Chat
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    Learning about artificial toning etc.

    Thanks, you are right, link updated to https://youtube.com/shorts/YisAHj4Karo .
    Post by: mr.roddy, Dec 26, 2022 in forum: Coin Chat
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    Learning about artificial toning etc.

    Created a video to get your opinion. Would you pay over the value of the grade for this coin? I really would not like to. I do not want a coin...
    Post by: mr.roddy, Dec 26, 2022 in forum: Coin Chat