Being sold by an otherwise seemingly reputable seller. http://www.ebay.com/itm/1872-Old-Mexico-Token-/200935094490?pt=US_World_Coins&hash=item2ec8aa38da http://www.ebay.com/itm/1906-Old-Mexico-Token-/200935095087?pt=US_World_Coins&hash=item2ec8aa3b2f A couple more in completed items. Notice how the surface, color and appearance are identical on all of the ones linked and those previously sold. When you see this among a group of coins, it's usually a good sign that something is not right.
I see what you mean Numismat. They look like poor copies of otherwise probably legitimate hacienda tokens. Although I don't know much about these pieces I've seen a number of them and none had this look.--- Bruce
Yes this is the typical look of modern copies that have been "aged". Kind of sad that they are being sold by someone who otherwise sells legitimate coins.
Yeah, its the difference between a honest seller and a knowledgable and honest seller. A dealer can be honest all day long yet still sell you fake coins if he does not know what he is doing. I believe quite a few dealers people want to throw under the bus are simply not knowledgable, treating numismatics like selling copiers or used cars. Its all about the buy/sell spread to them, with little interest in educating themselves further, (none of the dealers on CT fall into this category btw ).
