Since they do the cheaper method of just changing the date rather than making new hubs/molds for each one, you can see some common markers across...
Yes a novelty copy of a "Catholic Kings" Spanish coin. These copies are very common and are usually of the 2 reales size.
If you are unable to open it, just smash it. Don't let the coin go without being weighed and inspected. I can't think of any good/innocent reason...
Please feature this @Peter T Davis
It's way too small to be a die trial for a 10 peso, or really any Chilean coin. My guess is a play token or other novelty.
This type is KM# 80a. Nice piece and a good buy at only $10 :)
Never hurts to ask for a specific one, worst case scenario is a "no". But either way, I'm sure you will have no problem cherrypicking one pretty...
This photo is from a current ebay listing from seller jdmern (I believe may be also a member here). The crop shows 4 coins, top two are normal,...
Here's an example of the same fantasy counterstamp on a Malaya 10 cent:...
Watch out for stuff like this. There is a rash of modern countermarks coming from Malaysia, Indonesia and Singapore. The Georve VI coin is one...
A lot of times the opposite side is filed down for a better fit, taking it out risks destroying the object only to get a destroyed coin :(
Probably not worth the risk and liability for them to encapsulate cast coins, and I don't blame them one bit for that
Counterfeit, but does not look contemporary or circulating to me. This looks like the pieces you find on Aliexpress.
Don't waste your money submitting them, as both are common modern fakes. The first one is an Alibaba special......
Very nice looking piece. Could be a nice AU. Most certainly worth sending in.
I have a lot of these pieces. Here are a few of the better ones. The top left piece is a contemporary circulating counterfeit. [ATTACH][ATTACH]
Nice, maybe you got something special in there. Most dealers and auctions are not very familiar with these types, which leaves a lot of room for...
I really want to add one of this type to my CCC collection. Hopefully I come across one in a less damaged condition, though they are not at all...
Common sense is an increasingly rare commodity. One that unfortunately cannot be taught
Coin alignment is normal for both maundy and normal pieces
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