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...
Wow! Normally with Chinese coins, the odds are counterfeits but this looks good. Could be easily 500 dollar coin even with the scratch if proven...
Wow I'm impressed that people aren't trying to pull a few off the wall. (or maybe they did)
I don't quite agree about the sloppy workmanship comment. Unless the coins are struck with very high pressure or the original planchet which is...
Everything looks wrong. Don't think they are even silver for starters.
I am under the impression that Pugang is not active. Their website no longer exist. Before ebay blocked the sales of N Korea coins, there were a...
I know the feeling. Do consider giving them away to younger generation to spark some interest. :)
It doesn't matter where or how it's sold. As long as there are demands for such items, they just appear. Shutting silk road still didn't stop drug...
I can't quite tell what the year is but the most common is 1898. The rest are quite scarce.
Easy. Like how it's hard to stamp out illicit drugs, this is not any different. If there is a demand, there will be supply for crooks to make money.
Need more information. Denomination, photos etc. These days one cannot take anything for granted. Even common Korean coins are counterfeited!...
Erm no. The year looks wrong
This is a bit naughty as it's not quite a denomination but thought I'd post it here too Japan Akita Prefecture 1863 (ND) "4" monme 6 bu. [img]...
Baltic State 1757 4 kopek [img] Russia 1762 4 kopek [img]
I think the real problem is that as these coins and banknotes were issued when the army was marching around the country - there isn't really any...
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