The difference in weighs for the coins mentioned here are too small to be significant on non-MS coins. The difference in diameter is due to...
A dangerous assumption. Their edge game is on point lately
The tael was a coin for trade, it was like an advertisement to the world. As with other trade dollars, they were made to the highest quality and...
Compare to pictures of the real thing, the details are much lower quality. It's also a pretty commonly seen fake.
Most collectors I know would share your sentiments on crude coins. I think some types are sort of charming with their crudeness. Like some early...
I've never heard of any coins that were filed to correct weight, after being struck, at the mint. Not in Japan or elsewhere.
2 falus :)
Moroccan 2 falus, always liked these coins. Tricky grading crude cast pieces, but looks at least mid-grade to me. Patina makes it hard to tell,...
Reminds me of the really good fakes from China I have been posting about recently. At least the surface appearance does.
These coins should have sharp, high quality reeded edges. If it has signs of filing I don't doubt PMD.
It's a modern fake of a China Empire tael. The genuine coins are very rare and bring 6-figures at auction.
They trying to catch you ridin' dirty
No clue, but I've always liked how elegant the Arabic script looks.
Not what I usually go for, but a cool and large silver piece at a good price. Issued in 1931 for the 1930 "Northern uprising" war. [IMG]
I really like the reverse design, gorgeous medal.
Yep that would be the one. I mentioned the wrong royal couple lol
I see Carlos and Johanna coins from Spain as well as coins from the Austrian empire.
Well this type is actually very popular for collectors of Russian imperial coins, but yes those that collect them are generally well educated on...
That's not from China, that's from Chuck-E-Cheese
I believe faking CCs will be much harder than faking genuine coins :)
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