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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Where/from whom did you get it? With these coins that makes a huge difference.
Compare the dragon's face on the coin you have with an authentic coin. The difference is quite stark with the details being a little too primitive compared to an authentic one.
With a circulated coin you'd also expect some wear to the face of the dragon.
To me, it does not look authentic.
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I have found that, very often, "the camera doesn't lie" when it comes to the colour of doubtful Chinese dollars. They may look silvery in hand, but they often show a greenish or yellowish tint on the camera. As this coin does.
That, plus the general wrong-ness of the appearance, indicates it is a replica.
Don't say "infinitely" when you mean "very"; otherwise, you'll have no word left when you want to talk about something really infinite. - C. S. Lewis
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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A number of my fakes look greenish & grayish. Many others sort of dirty ash browns, grays & more.
Not so many yellowish.
Many variables affect color, so much so, color is one aspect I've struggled with for quite a while.
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The source of the coin is unknown, it is from a heritage. Which indicates for me this could be a counterfeit, I have four of them. All look a bit different and weight is also different. Weight: 26.74, 26.76, 26.83 and 26.86 grams  |
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The source of the coin is unknown I'd be very careful at this point. The three other coins do not look right. They don't look like silver to me and I agree with the other comments about the color and toning patterns. If the weight is correct, you also want to check the diameter and the thickness to make sure they check out as well. |
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United States
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I checked the given measures and found them to be reasonable.
There are documented variations for the OP's piece.
The posted photo above of the four coins sort of prompts me to dig into mine and maybe post pictures & measures.
edit: I did dig up six of these, not sure if there's interest in my measures or pictures?
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11/04/2022 04:56 am
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Pillar of the Community
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I did dig up six of these, not sure if there's interest in my measures or pictures? I'd be curious. |
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United States
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It will take a while so please be patient, here is the first. 17.62g, 39.26mm by 2.1mm Obviously low weight for this one.  This the second. 18.29g, 39.1mm by 2.1mm Another obviously low weight  Edited by Albert
11/05/2022 4:47 pm
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Cool-good to look at. The more I see of these the more I compare to verified authentic examples and learn to spot differences. Buying these imperials coins is a minefield.
Can I ask where you got these?
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Here are 3,4 and 5. All far below weight. The sixth coin is a different (23rd) year Left is 19.42g, 39.1mm by 2.35mm Center is 19.68g, 39.1mm by 2.5mm with something not right. A member will see it quickly and say what it is. Right is 19.67g, 39mm by 2.4mm  Edited by Albert
11/06/2022 12:02 am
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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A member will see it quickly and say what it is.
Is it the province name? |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Right- Manchurian Provinces & Pei Yang don't belong together.
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11/13/2022 7:54 pm
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Can I ask where you got these? I think these may have come from Hong Kong. I remember a dealer gave them to me in Chicago calling them "knock-offs". |
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"knock-offs"  |
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