Don't Know If This Is Real Or Real Old

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mcp New Member United States 7 Posts	Posted 02/15/2018 3:13 pm My brother bought this coin from a local coin show 30 years ago and he has since passed away. I have tried a few other sites looking for any information about this. Someone wrote Chinese Cash Ma Huang on the cardboard 2x2 but I can't find anything like this anywhere. It is not perfectly round but measures about 26mm in diameter and from 2 to 3 mm in thickness. It weighs about 5.5 grams. Not sure what it is made of either, Copper, Brass, Gold? Is it real? Is it real old? Anyone have any idea what it is and what it could be worth? Thanks for any info. Report this Post to the Staff

Finn235 Pillar of the Community United States 6130 Posts	Posted 02/15/2018 3:40 pm It's a rather poorly made copy of a Chinese Ban Liang, one of the earliest standardizes coin types made from the 3rd-2nd century BC. Genuine pieces can be somewhat crude or poorly made, but never misshapen or warped. Sorry to be the bearer of bad news, but at least this piece brings back a good memory shared with your brother. Report this Post to the Staff
jbuck Moderator United States 188990 Posts	Posted 02/15/2018 3:46 pm to the Community! Quote: ...at least this piece brings back a good memory shared with your brother. Agreed! Coin Collector Since 1978 Avatar Old Avatar 7070 Eisenhower Australia Canada World CCF Members on eBay CCF eBay Search Engine Report this Post to the Staff
mcp New Member United States 7 Posts	Posted 02/15/2018 3:56 pm That's quite alright at least that gives me a somewhat idea about this. I was told on another site that it was just a button. I do know that this is at least 30 years old, do you think it could be older like maybe an ancient forgery? Probably not though I'm sure my brother didn't pay more than a couple dollars for it I was just wondering. I have been collecting coins with my brother since 1966 and like I said I've not seen anything else like this one. I'll probably just put it back in the coffee can. Thanks for the info Report this Post to the Staff
Coinfrog Bedrock of the Community United States 94367 Posts	Posted 02/15/2018 4:10 pm Can't help, but - to the CCF! Report this Post to the Staff
moxking Rest in Peace United States 17900 Posts	Posted 02/15/2018 4:52 pm We look forward to your participation. Report this Post to the Staff
echizento Moderator United States 23731 Posts	Posted 02/15/2018 5:09 pm to the community. I agree with the others a poorly made cast copy. Report this Post to the Staff
Debrajc Pillar of the Community United States 4211 Posts	Posted 02/15/2018 6:57 pm and even tho it is just a cast copy it's always nice to find things our loved ones found interesting. Report this Post to the Staff
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