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Large T'ai-P'ing T'ien-Kuo Cash "Coin"

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Thanks for looking.

Came as part of a chinese lot of stuff.

Probably not real but here is hoping for positive comments (I do not collect chinese coins)

Size 52mm Weight just over 28gms



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 Posted 12/06/2014  05:54 am  Show Profile   Bookmark this reply Add Sap to your friends list Get a Link to this Reply
It is modelled on the Taiping Rebellion coinage; you'll find it listed in Krause as KM/C 38.2. Unfortunately, I'm quite sure this one is a replica. The uneven rims, the file marks and the muddy-looking "patina" all scream "fake" to me.
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Thanks Sap - I found it the catalogue saw the price and had my doubts
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