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zulkifli
Joined: 7 Jan 2015
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Posted: 7 Jan 2015, 23:18 #
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I have a coin Meiji era. I have been looking everywhere for information, but do not get further information. from my observation, I think these coins issued in the 18th year of Meiji (1885). anyone have any idea?. thank you



eazy.dog
Joined: 20 Nov 2012
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Posted: 7 Jan 2015, 23:29 #
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1 yen meiji, year 18 japan, pics are to bad but looks fake to me
bbybugs Catalogue referee
Joined: 27 Dec 2011
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Posted: 7 Jan 2015, 23:45 #
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you can compare with same type of this one......

zulkifli
Joined: 7 Jan 2015
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Posted: 7 Jan 2015, 23:51 #
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Quote: bbybugsyou can compare with same type of this one......

for me, it looks like same because I do not have the expertise. moreover I am not a collector. however, thanks for the info
zulkifli
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Posted: 7 Jan 2015, 23:56 #
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the only sample i found is here just now
http://www.omnicoin.com/viewcoin/897123

ArnoV Translator
Joined: 23 Nov 2011
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Posted: 8 Jan 2015, 07:44 #
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Quote: eazy.dog1 yen meiji, year 18 japan, pics are to bad but looks fake to me
I would say it's fake, too. The surface is uneven and bubbly, and the fine details (leaves in the wreath, spikes around the dragon) are rude and partly missing (not due to wear). Probably a die cast.

Check the weight on a fine scale too see if it matches original specifications.
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