The location of the staff is different which also threw me a bit.
It is about the size of a 3 cent silver coin. Definitely smaller than a dime. [ATTACH]
That was my first pick but I thought maybe not since the sphinx head is a bit different. Looks like a different headdress?
Good Evening All, Some of you may have seen my post yesterday about 3 coins I was gifted by a generous forum member. I managed to ID a Chinese...
Cool :) Thanks for the update :)
What does the reverse of yours look like? You have a different variety than what I have. Your "Yuan" has both sides of the 2nd stroke slanting...
It took me a second to realize what it was. When I showed my son at first I was like "hey look at this steel cent and this V-Nickel." He loves...
Nope. Not even close. I would need to count for sure but I think I've got maybe ~300 +/-. I have basically 1 of each that I could find while...
I also see just a circulated quarter. Can't even tell what the MM is. Take pictures directly above the coin. Also, make sure they are in focus....
I do have 6M101 without OEF. Unfortunately I only have the 1 so wouldn't want to trade it out.
I just checked through what I have. I have the one without "OEF" but not the one with the wording. Bummer.
Added bonus - you get to play with playdough. Just don't eat it.
And in this case, you're not right. As in, it is not a DDO.
I just received these in the mail today courtesy of a very generous forum member (I'm not sure if they want me to out them or not...). I mentioned...
What you are seeing is just corrosion. Your coin is just damaged.
Very nice!
Here are two good sites for looking up Chinese cash coins: http://www.calgarycoin.com/reference/china/china.htm#index...
Yup it worked. I will have to talk to the wife :P
What time? I am taking my son to an O's game in the evening but may be able to go if it's not too late.
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