I don't know what the chemical composition of the coin is. Most references that I am aware mention that its fiber. Its still a pretty neat coin...
It is 1944 not 1945, 5 fen coin. Kang De 11
This is fascinating! Thanks for sharing I was reading a thread somewhere that silver overstruck coins are common back then but overstruck copper...
There is only one other possibility that I can think of. This could be a prototype for Korean coinage. There are two reasons for this: 1) The...
There's just too many questions instead of answers. First question is who is Ikegaya. Why is this in English? Second is why Meiji 20 and this...
With international shipping, everything is just out of control. What used to take 2-4 weeks has taken up to 3 - 4 months! Any faster and planes...
That said, the chrysanthemum crest looks quite different for some reason...
WOW. Never seen anything like it before. Found a couple of links straight away. https://en.auction-world.co/xpai/lot_25-371.html...
The Chinese kwangtung 10 cents or 7.2 candareens is worth 10 dollars easily so you have made your money back. Even the silver melt value is worth...
There were some interesting coins issued from the Soviet era. The first coin commemorates the earthquake in 1989 [img] The next three is...
Contrary to what many people think of North Korea, she is actually quite rich in natural resources. Gold, uranium and even anthracite is mined...
[img] The only time Russia produced gold coins in 14k. it's definitely a nice color to be honest
Fakes of every denomination exist including this type. I do not claim to be a Chinese coin expert and have plenty of learn to be honest. The...
I remember I had the Armavir 3 ruble too. This is hard to find! [img] And of course the silver 3 ruble commemorative coins - I did complete the...
I had to do some digging of what I paid then. About 10 years ago and it was mere 25 dollars. I recall this was when I noticed Chinese coin prices...
Might as well show more Russians First two is a bit naughty: 1 para - 3 dengi [img] 2 para - 3 kopek [img] 3 kopek [img] [img] [img] I...
At the moment, I'm leaning towards genuine. I had to take out my example and check the edge. Weight is correct, edge checks out and the wear is...
This is a two year type. 1897 is less common compared to 1898 This is my example [img] It's a really nice design
I swear I have one in my collection and I finally found it [img] Who knows what it would sell for today. I reckon it's still worth a couple of...
It is indeed from Szechuan province. Still a good 10 - 20 dollar coin. Hupeh coin of this type is usually found in much poorer condition and is...
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