The shillers are bidding it to high heaven
From what I recall they all have squared rims. Looks like a genuine coin with natural patina.
Mine is a keychain-pocket piece. A Japanese silver bu (ichibu) from the mid-1800's. Often charmingly called "samurai money". [IMG]
Die cracks are perhaps the most common of all errors, that is why they are usually not worth much. The exception being extreme or well placed die...
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
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