Found these in my wife's stuff.

Discussion in 'World Coins' started by Mark68, Jun 30, 2021.

  1. Mark68

    Mark68 Well-Known Member

    Should they be authenticated, graded and slabed. Screenshot_20210630-072051_Gallery.jpg Screenshot_20210630-072016_Gallery.jpg
     
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  3. The Eidolon

    The Eidolon Well-Known Member

    There are enough fakes of those types that slabbing would make them easier to sell, and they seem to be in relatively good condition. I can't speak for the authenticity--some of the fakes are pretty good. If you don't plan to sell them in the near future, it may not be worth doing anything unless you are just curious to see the results.

    Never hurts to check weight/magnetism before you send them in to make sure you aren't wasting your time/money.

    I never had my one yen graded (I think I have 2 or 3) because they are chop marked, and in worn enough condition to be unlikely to be faked. You used to be able to get these for about US $20, but prices have come up a lot since the 90s.
    One Yen Reverse copy.jpg One Yen Obverse copy.jpg
     
  4. Mark68

    Mark68 Well-Known Member

    For me just to get it encapsulated and labeled. Value would suggest it to be worth it. Those chop marks add character. I like it.
     
  5. gxseries

    gxseries Coin Collector

    Normally when I see Asian silver crowns these days, they are not genuine. However this time, I'm quite certain that they are both genuine. While common (ish), they should command easily 100+ each.

    Nice one!
     
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  6. gxseries

    gxseries Coin Collector

    Just to add on

    The Japanese yen is dated 1904 and the Memento dollar has no year but is struck in 1927.

    Give ebay a search on sold prices - I'm certain they are both good.
     
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