Did I cherry pick a really nice Chinese coin, or am i crazy?

Discussion in 'World Coins' started by riff, Dec 30, 2019.

  1. riff

    riff I ain't got time to bleed

    I found this in a bulk foriegn bag. I'm shaking, but it can't be, right? 20191230_205300.jpg 20191230_205022.jpg 20191230_205056.jpg 20191230_205131.jpg
     
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  3. furryfrog02

    furryfrog02 Well-Known Member

    No. Your obverse is different.
     
  4. thomas mozzillo

    thomas mozzillo Well-Known Member

    Look at the difference in the characters around the edge.
     
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  5. spirityoda

    spirityoda Coin Junky

    Nope... yours looks like Republic of China Y#307.1 10 cash (10 Wen) ND (1919)

    VG-$3.50 F-$10.00 VF-$20.00 XF$40.00
     
    Last edited: Dec 31, 2019
  6. physics-fan3.14

    physics-fan3.14 You got any more of them.... prooflikes?

    Specifically, compare the symbols at 3 o'clock and 9 o'clock. On yours, they are stars. On the one you have pictured, they are two flowers and a letter.

    Definitely a different coin.
     
  7. CoinCorgi

    CoinCorgi Tell your dog I said hi!

    And it's not a cherrypick if it's pure luck.
     
  8. Evan8

    Evan8 A Little Off Center

    Yeah most cherrypicks are only 75% luck and 25% knowing what the heck you're buying lol.
     
  9. gxseries

    gxseries Coin Collector

    The coin was struck in Shanxi Province, which is known for one of the largest coal deposits in China. Somewhat poor compared to the rest of the country due to the geographical location as well as poor in mineral resources except coal.

    Most other provinces had their province names on their coins however not Shanxi. Perhaps some attempts were made but did not happen for various reasons.

    To illustrate how confusing Chinese coinage was during the early 1900s, this is a page I made a while back

    http://gxseries.com/numis/china/china_province.htm
     
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