Hi all, I purchased recently 1 Chinese yuan from 1919. For sure it is silver coin because i checked it by friend in laboratory but I am not sue if it is aunthentic. If it is authentic what is it worth? Diammeter of the coin is 39 mm. Thank you
The weight of the coin worries me a bit but do you think Chinesse would fake coin using silver?I am new to coins so I am not sure.
Absolutely. There are many silver fakes on alibaba. Your coin also happens to one that is commonly counterfeited I don't like the weakness in the denticles in some areas along the rims.
Some fakes are done with melted UK 50% silver. Makes them a little under weight. Don’t know about yours