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New Member
China
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Hi people,
Well here is my description of a coin given to me:
It's a Silver coin of 38mm diameter. There is no Nationality nor date on the coin, which really makes me suspect it's a fake.
One side features a flying eagle with an American flag in it's beak, though my count may be wrong, I count 28 stars on the flag. Below the eagle are 2 crossed laurel branches and above the Eagle 8 stars. 3 sack like appendages descend off the eagles left wing.
The other side features a Liberty head, the word Liberty printed on the crown/ Tiara. Head is looking to the left. 21 stars surround the head.
Unfortunately, I have no scales but I would suggest it feels lighter than the 1799 liberty head I also have when compared by hand. The other thing I note is that comapred to nearly any other coin I've seen, the relief is very high, especially on the body of the eagle.
Any suggestions on what this might be?
Cheers: Wags Edited by Sap
08/27/2008 08:27 am
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Is there anywhere that says .999 fine silver ?
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Pillar of the Community
Poland
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Looking like this?  |
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New Member
 China
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Ah! DL20K that is indeed it! What the heck is it? There is no where saying .999 fine, hmmm, well none visible by me anyway. I'm really intrigued as to what it is
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Pillar of the Community
Poland
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Well, here it's sold as "copy", however probably it's better described as "fantasy piece".
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New Member
China
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Ah, so if I ever find myself in Shangrila, I already got the currency eh? Cheers for the prompt answer. Any silver in it of any value?
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Pillar of the Community
Poland
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Ah, so if I ever find myself in Shangrila, I already got the currency eh? I guess, you'd have to make a counterstamp and add the denomination on it  Quote:
Any silver in it of any value I don't have it but well, I doubt it since they are sold individually for $2.5 here, and cheaper in bulk. Oh and by the way the bird is described as "pigeon" here. |
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Poland
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And by the way, if you read this, please send me an email /the letter icon by the time of my post/, as since you are in China, I'd like to ask you some questions about Chinese coins.
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New Member
China
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sorry mate, I'm too new to email ya, but I updated my profile so can mail me :)
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Poland
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