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<p>[QUOTE="67 GTO, post: 160211, member: 6420"]It's bogus.</p><p> </p><p> J&M Coin didn't know (or care) what it was - the guy just shrugged and said it's an old Chinese coin, and that I should find someone who could read Chinese. BTW, this was the silver coin.</p><p><br /></p><p>Chantou International Coin & Stamp actually knew what it was at a glance, and pointed out that this coin had worn plating. One of his regular customers confirmed this and was able to read the writing.</p><p><br /></p><p>Apparently they're commonly sold as souvenirs in Chinatown. Some are silver (the one in my photo is), and some are just plated (like the one I happened to take with me today). I had the silver one weighed (on a postal scale) and was told it was 26g. Next time I'm there I'll get the plated one weighed...</p><p><br /></p><p>HTH. Now I'm gonna see if I can jam one into a parking meter! :whistle: j/k[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="67 GTO, post: 160211, member: 6420"]It's bogus. J&M Coin didn't know (or care) what it was - the guy just shrugged and said it's an old Chinese coin, and that I should find someone who could read Chinese. BTW, this was the silver coin. Chantou International Coin & Stamp actually knew what it was at a glance, and pointed out that this coin had worn plating. One of his regular customers confirmed this and was able to read the writing. Apparently they're commonly sold as souvenirs in Chinatown. Some are silver (the one in my photo is), and some are just plated (like the one I happened to take with me today). I had the silver one weighed (on a postal scale) and was told it was 26g. Next time I'm there I'll get the plated one weighed... HTH. Now I'm gonna see if I can jam one into a parking meter! :whistle: j/k[/QUOTE]
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