It is my understanding that the government finally realized that the 1-cent coins weren't circulating because they contained nickel (at the urging...
That 1944 10 centavos piece is just like the one I found on the floor of a house we were moving into when I was 4 years old. It's the first coin I...
The coin (or mini-ingot) at the top appears to be a Shin-Nanryo 2-Shu-Gin (silver) produced in 1824-30. Over 60 million pieces were produced...
This kind of thinking could explain why there was as surge in Oban production in 1860-62. According to my Japanese guidebook, 17,097 Oban were...
That's a really nice coin. I need to find one like that for my US-Philippine collection
Yes, that is what I am referring to as "seams". If this is not the correct English numismatic term, then I would be much obliged if someone could...
I will try to post more pics from different angles later today or tomorrow. I should add that the dark streaks on the back don't "dip out" and...
Actually, the 100-mon coin was originally equal to 1/40 of a ryo, which was a huge sum of money in shogunate Japan-- it is said that one ryo was...
Speaking as someone who researches the mining industry in his line of work, I will say that there is a good reason why silver is lagging behind...
Are you sure about that? I don't think that Civil War Tokens were accepted by too many banks, because they were not coin of the realm, and were...
So, is this coin suffering from PCV damage, or is it of questionable metallic content? Is there any way to tell? And has anyone heard of a die...
The "coin" in the upper left is a British commemorative medal honoring the the future George IV, who was Prince of Wales at the time. It looks to...
I'm glad you like my 50 centavos. And you are right, chasva69's one centavo piece is very nice. (Link to picture of 50 centavos)...
The description at the ebay site says that it's not natural toning.
OK, I've got a few minutes to spare before work, so here goes. I don't know if Philippine coins are so popular here in Japan, although I have been...
Here's a shot of the other side. I'll write more when I get the chance.
Here's a scan of my 1945-S 50 centavos piece, also brassy in color. Maybe it's just the way that particular type of coin may have toned.
Photos of questionable 1908-D Double Eagle Here are some scans of the questionable double eagle. I should also mention that the die alignment...
I think you're going to have to wait a while to make any money off that coin. I bought one in similar condition in Japan 2 or 3 years ago for...
You can also try this web site for quick identification http://worldcoingallery.com/Inst-ID/page1.html
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