Very true.. But the fun part is that some slight variances in the strokes and characters may also make a huge difference between few dollars to...
The first Korean official minted coins King Sukjong (1097-1107). Koryo Dynasty. Dongguk Tongpo Haedong Chungpo Samhan Chungpo These were the...
Incredible write up as always.. @Ancientnoob .. And fantastic Pyu specimens there
Welcome to the fascinating world of far eastern coinage.. unlike western coinage, the inherent value of these lies in their history and...
Thanks @stevex6 .. you're right with the animals on Asian types.. apart from charms, only a handful like this actually cast them this way..
Thanks buddy.. Been busy lately and slow on new collections.. appreciate your encouragement to post more here.. :)
Yeah.. times of war.. hopefully he did or better stayed back after the war and this could leave been left by his ancestors
World War II Japanese soldier protection charm. JAPAN, AKITA, 100 mon ND (1863 AD) Fukoku Kyohei / tiger. Iron. Very rare. Inscription on reverse...
Haha.. I like collecting uglies.. especially if they tell a story.. I was actually attempting to complete my Junk dollar set.. I have a pattern...
You're right.. it was a typo on my end.. the Qing Dynasty ended in 1911. That is the year the republic was born.. thus adding 21 to 1911 makes it 1932
I read your article before.. it was an amazing luck you got there.
Republic of China. 1932. Year 31 Silver "Birds over junk" dollar. When the government was considering issuing a new public circulating silver...
Thanks.. a lot of these are characteristically crude and worn given their circulation and purity rendering them very soft.. earlier variants have...
Thanks.. a lasting design .. simple but classical
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