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Spott Valued Member United States 263 Posts	Posted 12/22/2015 9:25 pm My Brother's friend brought this over but has no idea where/when the coin is from. I told them I bet I know a website where someone will know. Unfortunately, I don't have a scale or calipers with me. Please excuse the use of a phone as a camera. Thanks in advance Report this Post to the Staff

Finn235 Pillar of the Community United States 6130 Posts	Posted 12/23/2015 12:38 am http://www.calgarycoin.com/referenc...na8.htm#tung chih 2 T'ung Chih, 1862-74. Slightly less common than your average Qing dynasty cash, but still worth just a few bucks. Report this Post to the Staff
Spott Valued Member United States 263 Posts	Posted 12/23/2015 12:48 am Thank you! I told them I was sure someone on this site would know! Report this Post to the Staff
Petrus Pillar of the Community Belgium 2895 Posts	Posted 12/23/2015 05:53 am legend (depending on the source): first pic (rotate 90° CW): Boo-ciowan, mint : Hu-Pu board of revenu second picture: Tung-chih T'ung-bao Report this Post to the Staff
TypeCoin971793 Pillar of the Community United States 6370 Posts	Posted 12/27/2015 3:46 pm I'm not sure this one is genuine. It looks like it was cast worn, which is not correct. I have one that I know is fake that looks like this one. Report this Post to the Staff
Finn235 Pillar of the Community United States 6130 Posts	Posted 12/27/2015 8:39 pm I had assumed that it was sanded or polished to hide wear. I had my doubts as well, but I think this one is doctored but ok. Report this Post to the Staff
Spott Valued Member United States 263 Posts	Posted 12/28/2015 02:04 am I'll have to get better pictures with a real camera and maybe you can determine if it is counterfeit once I am home again. I am torn between both possibilities. Old coins with history behind them are great. However counterfeits have a history of their own and the only counterfeits we can legally own are foreign. I enjoy reading bills and seeing the cultural differences ranging from asking politely that people not produce counterfeits to threats that it is forbidden and will be punished. Report this Post to the Staff
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