Chinese Coin: Is it real, or fake?

Hello,


I have just found this strange looking Chinese coin, and I have my doubts about it. Is it real, or an imitation? Expert advice would be greatly appreciated.

 

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Can you weigh it and or get the Diameter in millimeters for us?

 

See if it is attracted to a magnet.

 

I believe it is a fantasy coin. These are listed in a book on Chinese coins by Kahn. If no one replies further I'll look it up Monday.

 

Put "Chinese coin 1861-1908" on google and check out the images.

 

You can also look for "1861-1908 Commemorative Silver Dollar for The Empress Dowager Cixi".

 

I vote Counterfeit.

 

I am unable to weight it for the moment, but I've got the measurements. Its 3.7- 3.8 cm in diameter. Ill get the weight as soon as possible.

 

It is attracted to a magnet.

 

End of story, a fake.

 

Not an expert, but would be surprised if there is actually a "real" copy to begin with. Looks like a fantasy. The use of that type of dating on a Chinese coin is highly unusual.

 

There is no denomination on the coin, anywhere. It appears to be a tourist's medallion.

 

It looks like a coin that chinese fakers created, having no idea of what a real coin they are trying to fake looks like.

 

Hello hope u can help me I also have a coin like this but it is 4.5 cm diameter 3 m thick weighs 36 g and is non magnetic . Is this a fake .

 

3mm thick .

 

I have put a drop of bleach on coin it turned coin black ,which after rinsing left the coin in that area black . But it rubbed off to a shiny silver finish. I also tried the ice test and it left the coin cold and melted ice quickly . The metal stayed cold for quite a while afterwards . Which leads me to think this coin is silver . I will upload pictures when I can get on my computer . Thank you .

 

Re weighed it is approx 25 g my scales are faulty sorry

 

Why do people still buy China coins. When buying them is a real crap shoot

 

I really like when you chime in. I trust you bunches

 

I look forward to seeing it.