If it helps any, the Chinese 10 and 20 coins, the "cash" term is translated from the Chinese yuan (transliteration - character on east side of...
It is all "lightside" so long as it is non-absolute and harmonious.
If you like Taiwan coins (Republic of China), check out the thread "unknown coins." I used to have more Taiwan currency, but now I just have a...
I would also add, the Chinese characters indicate 9 and 25 years from the establishment of the Republic of China, which occurred in 1911. Thus...
Republic of China, aka, Taiwan. The profile on the one looks like Dr. Sun Yat Sen (also on the current and past New Taiwan (NT) $1 dollar coin =...
It would be nice if numismatists could agree. I figured if the Mint intended the coin to go out, it was a variety, and if it did not intend the...
Does anyone solely collect foreign coins? Why? In addition to U.S. coins, does anyone actively collect coins from another nation or region? Why?...
Many legal questions at issue here. However, from a moral view, one does not participate in the taking of another's property with the intent to...
Try traildies.com, it has info and reference re: trails.
Is a double die an error or variety or other?
Do the O and N of "ONE" on the reverse slant down? If they do, then I say nice find. I would not think there would be more than a $20.00 premium...
Worn die with signs of trailing.
I second Conder101's post.
This is a tough one. It seems clear that you have stated the unusual mark is raised. Based on that, and assuming the mark is part of the coin...
It can happen. About 2 years ago, when I was picking up pizza, I looked through the coins the cashier had just given me. There was a mint...
Generally, a die chip is looked at as a defect and generally reduces value and desirability. However, I do collect these because I like to trace...
No question is stupid unless you mean it to be. With that said, the most I have used is 30X-40X. What you suggest would be too close, you still...
Probably not. Again as stated earlier, it is a chip or crack in the die, not any kind of doubling. Dies wear in many ways and are then replaced....
That is true. It is surprising what they look like once you get them under 10X+ magnification.
It depends on how off it is. Usually, part of the devices need to be missing before it is classified as an error. Value depends on how far off...
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