Plus, if authentic, this coin is worth a ton more than that. Ask yourself why someone wishes to sell a $30,000 coin for $3000. That will answer...
I would have to agree sadly. 18th and 19th century Spanish are probably the most faked coins in China outside of Chinese coins. I understand...
Agree completely. Looks like an authentic iron cash coin. I have never seen them slabbed before either. Not bad for an iron issue. I hate the lack...
Alright, FINE Doug, but I will still argue the Venetians took THEIR design from the Byzantines. :)
Byzantine gold was fairly pure, so figure 90% at least. However, forgeries can have as much or as little gold as needed in them. Not sure of...
Sure doesn't ring a bell, but I am not sure enough to say its a tourist fake. The obverse looks like a classic A3 anonymous bronze obverse, yet...
Or groups on Ebay. Pay attention to these. I know there are tons to sort through, but I bought a folder one time with world coins in pages and...
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