Not die doubling, but re-cut or re-punched letters. This is a common occurrence on 19th and early 20th century coins from many different...
The 10 and 20 decimos of this type are often off-center. Very nice obverse detail on this coin, now that is not common.
Best guess: an old toy money or imitation of something like one of these:...
Favorite: Argentina, Rio de la Plata 2 reales 1813 [IMG] [IMG] Rarest: Estado de Guatemala 1829 real, the first Guatemalan coin. [IMG] [IMG]...
It's actually on a 20 reis host coin, and this is also a modern (false) counterstamp. This type is listed in Unusual World Coins and has a much...
I would say it's an altered date if the details weren't crudely off. Most likely this is a novelty or "tourist" piece, but being silver it would...
This 2.5 dollar of the same date and mint also has irregular stars....
In that condition between 30 and 50 euro retail.
China, Szechuan province year 1 (1912) 50 cash
The coin you posted is cast, rather than struck. The chamfer all around the edge you mentioned is a sure sign of that, as are the grainy looking...
Then they will just counterfeit the NGC and PCGS verification websites and pictures. :jimlad:
Hit the nail on the head, that's exactly what it is.
It actually is 1809 after all, this particular one is listed in Calbeto's "Compendium of the VIII Reales" as #1897. An expert on these informed me...
Looks like 1809, but supposed to be 1802 based on the portrait. Minor details like assayer initials are something counterfeiters often got wrong....
Don't confuse magnetism with electromagnetism. Precious metals are not generally magnetic, but the are highly electromagnetic.
With economic growth slowing down in China, counterfeiting will remain a go to moneymaker since it's not affected by their economical issues. As...
Gold has a strong electromagnetic response. Not sure if tungsten has any at all, but I'm pretty sure you can use this method to differentiate the two.
Love these C/S pieces you posted, this one especially seems to be less common than the rest.
Picked up today. It weighs 22.5 grams which is too light even considering the hole. However, ring test and magnetic slide show that a significant...
Another reason why I only go for raw coins and crack out any slabbed ones I get. Not being able to interact with the coin aside from viewing...
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