Is this Chinese coin a fake?

Discussion in 'World Coins' started by Hiddendragon, Dec 26, 2011.

  1. Hiddendragon

    Hiddendragon World coin collector

    I have read some of the other threads here where people talk about fake Chinese coins, and I was just looking at this auction on eBay and wondered if you thought it was a fake. http://www.ebay.com/itm/1904-CHINA-...083?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item19cc0acc23

    First off, you have a seller in Florida who can't spell charging $8 for shipping. And something about the surface of the coin looks off to me. So I wanted to see what those who know more think.
     
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  3. james m. wolfe

    james m. wolfe New Member

    well is got it listed xf/au details ??? an it look to be cleaned. but you may be right about this one!!! :mad:
     
  4. Numismat

    Numismat World coin enthusiast

    Your instincts served you well, it's a cast fake.

    PS: This seller is a habitual offender.
     
  5. Hiddendragon

    Hiddendragon World coin collector

    Thanks for the confirmation. I don't know a lot about counterfeits but even I can tell there's a lot suspicious going on with that. The surface looks bubbly and I know that is a sign.
     
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