Ahha, you're right. I didn't even look at the rest of the coin. Once I saw the date there was no doubt in my mind that it was fake. @lordmarcovan...
@chrisild thanks so much for the insight and cultural context, as always. That is a rare thing to find first hand :)
I googled and grabbed pics of a worn and a high grade genuine example to illustrate my point: [IMG]
Thanks for the vote of confidence :)
How's this for a wild card? Mwahahaha Hungarian soldier/POW in Siberia. Hand carved keepsake, dated 1914-1916 inset with 1915 Russian 15 kopek....
I've recently worked up an interest in German bank/private issue silver medals. The designs and striking are very high quality and they are quite...
Based on the photos I think XF is a stretch, but you never know :) Not a big value difference all things considered
I think it's VF details, due to fairly strong dings around the rim and fields. Also possible environmental damage. Might get a straight grade, but...
Yea I wouldn't worry about it. Not really worth sending in unless you just want peace of mind.
NZ is in da house today :) 1942 "one dot" threepence [IMG] [IMG] New Zealand or 1942
There have been some really good fakes of this coin in recent years, complete with matching die cracks and all. Your coin looks good to me, but...
Unfortunately it is a modern fake of an otherwise pricey date. I don't think it's even made of silver, certainly does not appear to be. This type...
Had to dig deep through my Photobucket, but... [IMG] [IMG] Switzerland or 1934
Let's mix it up a little. US centennial expo medal, 1876. [IMG] [IMG]
How did I not jump in this thread before? :banghead: Anyway, I was hungry and craving waffles, so here is a mint cancelled "waffle" :) [IMG]...
Not too many coin shops in the US have people that are very knowledgeable on foreign coin prices outside of bullion pieces. I've sold worse...
I really, and I mean really, love the world map design and the amount of detail for such a relatively early piece. One thing I am confused on, and...
I'm a bit puzzled that people don't believe this coin is worth $100 or more. Mid MS examples graded by NGC and PCGS have sold routinely for...
That is a very nice and sharply struck example. This series is known for incomplete striking, especially the finer details on the reverse like the...
Better than finding a dollar :)
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