I´m not an expert but these cash coins sometimes have that heavy striated look to them, so I don´t think its abnormal. BTW, I think the mint mark...
The date range is when it was minted, as for how long after that it would have remained in circulation I couldn´t say since this coin type was...
The second coin is a chinese cash coin from the Ch'ing dynasty, specifically from Ch'ien Lung (1736-1795AD). You´ve shown the obverse (side with...
My advice for the DR and Haiti at least is that you hang on to whatever change is given you, and resist rendering exact change in your payments...
The only thing I do not collect on that list are medals.
Same as what Doug and AnemicOak say, I've bought several coins and have been happy with the transaction. Unlike eBay, bidding doesn't get frantic...
Nice coins Steve, good luck in your search for the rest of the set. BTW congrats it appears you have an official position at Coin Talk.
Nice coin. That javanese script makes a great border design.
Just think what those fingerprints are going to look like in 10-20 years.
That's a great collection of notes, hamman.
This is a cool thread, thank you all for sharing.
Obverse VF30, reverse EF40, so VF35 overall.
The first coin is almost certainly one of the Ptolemies. However, the appearance of bust, eagle, and legible writing don't tell me enough to say...
The second coin I think can be narrowed down to the Crusader Kingdom of Cyprus between 1283 and 1369 AD, during the reigns of Henry II, Hugh IV,...
It is a 1 fen from Manchoukuo (Japanese puppet state prior to WWII, located in Manchuria). The date on the coin is KT 3 (1936). It is worth a...
Yes, and that increase in energy costs depends a great deal on the country. Doubling petrol to $5/gallon in the US makes a big difference in the...
Keep in mind that as gold increases in price from $300 to $600, as it has been doing over the past 5 years or so, expenditures by mining companies...
Check his negative feedback. Most complain about poor condition of coins, all dates in the 40's and 50's, etc. I wouldn't bother.
Very informative, thanks Clinker.
More specifically, it is a 5 agorot, composition aluminum-bronze. The date appears to be JE 5733, which is 1973 AD. Drusus posted same time I did...
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