Darn it furryfrog beat me to it.
I think it is actually China Japanese Occupation East Hopei 5 Fen. Others with more knowledge will correct me. 1937?...
One of the only type of girls I ever met coin collecting. [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
Went back to school for an advanced degree, needed the money. Sold off a portion of my collection as well. Have spent the last 10 years or so...
The only set I have ever completed is Franklin Halfs. Sold the set a few years after completing it.
I have never met a coin I didn't like. Focusing on one area has been difficult for me. In the past I have focused mainly on U.S. obsolete...
Very nice!
Looks like the coin has been spooned. That is a process where someone taps around the coins edge with a small hammer or a spoon. This is done as...
If you mean the "L"s closeness to the edge like much of the rest of the legend on the obverse, my guess would be an over worn die. Others with...
Ich wohne leider nicht in Deutschland.
Very nice. I love the gaming token.
It looks like someone used a grinding wheel on it. Definitely PMD (post mint damage) as Chris said.
Not a die chip. Under the loop it actually looks like a ding it took from another coin. The contact moved a tiny bit of metal.
I did not take it as you knocking the find at all. I added to my last response that the edge, on second look, does not look as square as it...
It may very well be a nice business strike. I don't have pride when it comes to coins. In hand the fields are mirror like in spots. Either way...
A couple of straight on pictures. [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
Another photo. Tried to capture the mirrored fields. [ATTACH]
[ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] Stopped at grocery store over lunch. Used self check out and out of the change chute came this little gem....
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I do not know the OP's definition, but I actually have second collections (albums) that I keep with the coins I move from my albums when I upgrade...
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