Perhaps common base metal coins and silly price items. Of course some sellers may chose to do unethical stuff by pedaling counterfeit stuff...
A bit of a speculation here but this may be Middle East origin. If struck in such bullion form, it makes it easier to trade.
Let's say the letters are present in the original issue. This reminds of Spanish coins but they had years in their stars instead of letters. The...
derker has given an important hint. Classic Chinese 'imitation'.
Maybe it's in a different currency Or inflation has taken a toll o_O
5 grams is too low for this type. Believe it is around 5.3 - 5.4 grams.
Just make sure the weight matches spec. I have counterfeit coins of this type.
I'm impressed how such albums were made over 100 years old and are still holding up well! Not sure if it is of the same quality as Dansco -...
Wow! That is neat. Any chance of seeing what it looks like inside?
Looks to be genuine. Nice one! They are starting to command some wild prices in today's market. Check ebay for sold prices.
A lot of these are happening. Bought some coins online and shipping have claimed they have gone "missing". Covered by insurance but they are worth...
Panzerman will clean up Brunn's gold collection :woot:
A couple of French counterfeits from my collection. First one is a pretty unusual contemporary countefeit - gold plated platinum. Most would have...
Going to try my luck here... List: US 1904 coins (must be XF+ to AUNC). Exception for Lewis and Clark if price is reasonable. Preference for...
This is one coin that came in a mix of other coins. Reported mintage for Hong Kong 1980 cents is supposedly 24 million. I tried to research why...
I have yet to see them in person. Design looks pretty cool. I personally don't see how Japan can phase out banknotes completely where cash is...
Japan has issued new banknotes this month. The last time Japan replaced it's banknotes was 20 years ago. Some key notes: - New anti counterfeit...
Even in lower grade, this isn't a common coin to start off with. Nice one!
Very nice! I like them. Amazing coins! I'll have to get around compiling the Chinese coins that I have...
Both are nice coins! It's one coin that I missed for a long time. Price for them today are quite something...
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