Two More Spade Coins To Add To The Collection.

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TypeCoin971793 Pillar of the Community United States 6370 Posts	Posted 08/21/2015 7:03 pm I just bought these both for less than the one with the large obverse character is worth. I am very confident that these are real, but I will wait for in-hand inspection to make that determination. The seller also had a Wang Mang value 500 key coin, but it was an old fake. I couldn't tell how old, but it wasn't original. Because of that, I passed it by. Square-Foot Spade (ca 350-250 BC) Obverse: "Lin" (A city name) Reverse: Blank H-3.331 Square-Foot Spade (ca 350-250 BC) Obverse: Unknown Reverse: Unknown H-Unknown I am also thinking about buying some very scarce knife and spade coins. Not sure if my budget will hold up or what the coins will sell for just yet... BTW, 2000th post! Edited by TypeCoin971793 08/21/2015 7:07 pm Report this Post to the Staff

Buddy Rest in Peace United States 7075 Posts	Posted 08/21/2015 7:31 pm Those are fascinating coins. Thanks for sharing pics. Report this Post to the Staff
Ploopy Pillar of the Community United States 1788 Posts	Posted 08/21/2015 8:00 pm Nice! Congrats on 2000! Report this Post to the Staff
echizento Moderator United States 23731 Posts	Posted 08/21/2015 8:20 pm Two very nice pieces. I've been wanted to buy some of these, but I don't know enough about them to tell which ar real or fake. Report this Post to the Staff
DavidUK Pillar of the Community United Kingdom 2624 Posts	Posted 08/22/2015 03:11 am I know nothing about these either, I couldn't tell a good one from a bad one. What I do know is that 2000 deserves some fruit. Report this Post to the Staff
TypeCoin971793 Pillar of the Community United States 6370 Posts	Posted 09/04/2015 10:24 pm I finally got them in hand. The "Lin" spade initially felt and looked wrong, but after some study, it looks like a genuine coin whose patina has been almost completely stripped off woth a wire brush. The feel was actually the same as the other one I already had. The other spade is far more interesting. It is much heavier and robust than most square-foot spades, and the shape is much more "squat." These facts lead me to believe that this is one of the earliest examples of this type produced. The patina shows evidence of being fused to other coins while buried underground. I am completely sure this coin is genuine. Edited by TypeCoin971793 09/04/2015 11:14 pm Report this Post to the Staff
Kamnaskires Pillar of the Community United States 7066 Posts	Posted 09/04/2015 11:12 pm Great additions. I had wondered why, on the "Lin" spade, there was none of the blue/green highlights often seen with these. I had figured perhaps the photo was "off," but a stripped patina certainly makes sense. The surface of the second one not only underscores its authenticity but also adds character and history, I think. I love your enthusiasm for this specialized area...your write-up's are great. Report this Post to the Staff
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