Is it an overstrike or overdate? My understanding of overstrike is striking fresh design on older coins.
I'm convinced that it's not genuine. The edge just looks wrong.
It's probably too late to start in Chinese numismatics unless you've got deep pockets. Even some of the base metal coins are starting to command...
Yup I'm quite certain it's genuine. Well done! Believe it's easily a 50 dollar coin give and take.
I am certain it is genuine. Can you please post a photo of the edge?
It's a one year type. Many of these were melted down during WWII as war metal. Still common but not truckloads like ancient Chinese cash coins....
It is perfectly fine as it is. You can attempt to use acetone to see if anything comes off but otherwise it's a waste of money and time. Using...
It's not a good luck charm. These are based off the old currency - koban. Looks like they are struck as bullion format. Note that Japan Mint...
I think it's might be better to look at what budget you are willing to spend. Some of the projects especially Dansco world coin albums that I...
1767 MM 5 kopek is less common compared to the other years and is distinctly different. The m-dv site does have all the images you need if you...
What are the odds that it commemorates the National University of Kiev?...
I'm quite confident that it's not genuine. Can you please post a photo of the edge?
Goossen: you are right on that one! How can I forget. Mongolian coins of that series were struck in Leningrad mint (now St Petersburg mint) using...
There's China. Not common these days [IMG]
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