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| 1909 French Indo-China Piastre. Probably A Contemporary Fake Or Was It A Fraud From The Mint?
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wonghinghi
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Hong Kong
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 Posted 02/11/2023 10:02 pm
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My data and observations:
Coin B: 27.41gr, 39.0mm(measured by caliper),coin alignment, base metal, dentiles counted 146(Obv.) 146(Rev.)
Coin A: 26.98, 39.0mm(measured by caliper), coin alignment, Ag mainly, dentiles counted 146 (Obv.) 146(Rev.)
Overlapping observations of both coins, they are perfectly matched at any positions and every details. Edges of both coins were done well and of same type.
My utmost conclusion is both coins were came from the same die. Is coin B a test coin from the original die and mint? Coin A is problem-free, it is real and original.
Here are more comparison pictures. Welcome any comments on this post.
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| Chinese Coin Expert? 1911 Dragon Dollar; Genuine Or Fake
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wonghinghi
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Hong Kong
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Posted 10/12/2022 09:40 am
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Not look like a cast. If it is really silver(better S.G. or hitting sound) and the weight is 26.x (please provide a better weight), I would guess it is genuine.
Counterfeiters usually not use real silver to add cost to their business. Strokes of the Chinese characters looks ok and the design looks good. |
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