The only real way these crooks would stop if you force them to pay. Good example is all these Chinese platform is where there is fierce...
1 yen also came in gold [IMG]
There are a few of Japanese coin on medals. This is another example [IMG]
Ever since the pandemic, prices of literally everything have gone up quite drastically. I am not aware of many countries issuing higher...
I was thinking it maybe related to the hardship times in the US but that does not make sense. The coin that mlov posted is a 2 sen dated 1877. The...
Let's look at New Zealand. They removed their 1 and 2 cents piece back in 1990. 5c is no longer legal tender since 2006. Just to make things...
Pretty nifty! Technology keeps improving so it's important to stay on top of it. What I fear is crooks getting their heads around this and try to...
This is a pretty neat medal commemorating 50th anniversary of Japan Mint in Osaka. I don't know how many were issued. Issued in 1921 [img]...
Came across this coin that I have been looking for quite some time. This is one of those obscure silver 5 kopek that was struck for only two years...
These aren't the modern Chinese high quality counterfeit. Instead they look like contemporary Chinese counterfeits that circulated. Pretty crude...
Perhaps common base metal coins and silly price items. Of course some sellers may chose to do unethical stuff by pedaling counterfeit stuff...
A bit of a speculation here but this may be Middle East origin. If struck in such bullion form, it makes it easier to trade.
Let's say the letters are present in the original issue. This reminds of Spanish coins but they had years in their stars instead of letters. The...
derker has given an important hint. Classic Chinese 'imitation'.
Maybe it's in a different currency Or inflation has taken a toll o_O
5 grams is too low for this type. Believe it is around 5.3 - 5.4 grams.
Just make sure the weight matches spec. I have counterfeit coins of this type.
I'm impressed how such albums were made over 100 years old and are still holding up well! Not sure if it is of the same quality as Dansco -...
Wow! That is neat. Any chance of seeing what it looks like inside?
Looks to be genuine. Nice one! They are starting to command some wild prices in today's market. Check ebay for sold prices.
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