Unknown China Cash Coin (Again)

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Please help! I have successfully identified 9 very old chinese coins - it has taken over a week of research. :(
The FINAL coin remains elusive, I just cannot find it on the web. Believe based on mint mark it is from theBoo-Cuwan
 Chengtu
 Szechuan mint. It is a struck brass coin; not a cast brass CASH coin. Can anyone help?
Refer attached images.
-910beach
Here is the second image:
-910beach
Hey 910beach, I have very limited knowledge of old Chinese coins but I know the obverse says "道光通宝", or "Dao Guang Tong Bao", meaning it was minted under the reign of Emperor Daoguang (1820-1850).

This site might be helpful for you: http://www.seaeaglecoin.com/daoguang1.html

Yet, I must say, it looks way too new for a 1850 coin.
Thank you SO MUCH Rosemania! I will cross check against my other China sites and let you know what I find....
-910beach
Uhh, I don't mean to sound mean but...

This coin's fake, 100%. It was probably from a Chinese amulet or charm.
Kenny

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Yep, SmartOne is right.
Taking a break from swapping for a while, but still interested in pre 1799 Spanish coins, I will make time for that!

Looking for pre 1783 coins
Well *OK* and thanks to the Numista team for zeroing in on the TRUTH! I suspected as such, since it was thinner than normal vintage cash coin. In any case, I did learn a bit about identification of China coinage....
Best regards to all you "smart ones" out there.   8)
-910beach
-910beach
Someone thinks we could do with a Numisdoc article on identifying fake cash coins?
Denn alles Fleisch, es ist wie Gras
that coin is 101% fake... lmao... (chinese markets always have these fakes these are the most common type of fakes)

道光 is a qing dynasty emperor. his coins are pretty common
University is time consuming, cherish your free time!

Honi soit qui mal y pense.
Quote: fliegendehollanderSomeone thinks we could do with a Numisdoc article on identifying fake cash coins?
I'd like to do that.

Maybe someone could send me their fake Chinese coins so I can take photos of 'em and crop them for the Numisdoc. I've got fake coins myself, including some obvious and not obvious copies for both cast and machine-struck.

Maybe around November when fall break comes around I'll write the Numisdoc for you guys.
Kenny

- Verifying your Asian and British-territorial coins everyday with the best quality photos and the best information.

Check out my Facebook, Kenneth Gucyski.
I had you in mind. Good luck then.
Denn alles Fleisch, es ist wie Gras

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