Is this a token or play money

[wirelessworldinc]

Found while digging in the barn

 

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[ivan salis]

neither --its a old chinese "cash" coin

 

[jeff of pa]

Nice Find

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chinese_cash_(currency_unit)

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

The pic is upside down. I corrected it for you.



I think its a Tung-chi 1862-1874. I use this replica chart for quick reference.
As I get old I dont remember all this stuff. The other side has the city mint mark.

 

[wirelessworldinc]

Are they worth anything? I thought it was play money cause it looks fake. very thin and looks like copper or brass.

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

Are they worth anything? I thought it was play money cause it looks fake. very thin and looks like copper or brass.

I think its authentic but of little monetary value. Its a cool find.

http://www.sportstune.com/chinese/coins/tungchih.html

mint marks page http://www.sportstune.com/chinese/coins/mintmarks.html

I think its The Board of Revenue mint mark from Peking.

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

The mint mark may be Chengtu Szechuan. If not its one of the Peking mints. Im not an expert for sure.

 

[jeff of pa]

Are they worth anything? I thought it was play money cause it looks fake. very thin and looks like copper or brass.

havn't looked at any of mine in awhile.

just pulled my last one to check



I believe they are the same thickness of a lincoln cent
only without the ridge

Hard to tell if Bronze, Brass, or copper

 

[kuger]

I hate to tell you but I beleive your assumtion is correct.These coins have been mass reproduced,for decoration,id cards,good luck charms etc. etc..Yours shows the characteristic sharp details and they are narrower as well.

 

[robfinds]

Are they worth anything? I thought it was play money cause it looks fake. very thin and looks like copper or brass.

only ever had one, and it was rather thick.

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

I hate to tell you but I beleive your assumtion is correct.These coins have been mass reproduced,for decoration,id cards,good luck charms etc. etc..Yours shows the characteristic sharp details and they are narrower as well.

It could be a replica but it not obvious IMO. It does appear to be a poor casting with no wear.. Hard to say.

Heres a real one that I have and its kinda thin.



Maybe someone can tell by the markings but there are many variations.
Mine turned out to have a rare Lung marking.
http://forum.treasurenet.com/index.php/topic,210090.0.html

 

[kuger]

I am not talking about the thickness of the coin guys,I am referring to the CHARACTERS.I have dug hundreds of cash coins,and am quite fascinated with them.I may be wrong but I am confident I am not.

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

I am not talking about the thickness of the coin guys,I am referring to the CHARACTERS.I have dug hundreds of cash coins,and am quite fascinated with them.I may be wrong but I am confident I am not.

I agree the characters look kinda crisp with no wear. If thats what you are referring to.
The T'ung-Chih Tung Pao characters themselves do not look too far off. Maybe the Tung.



I cant say for sure but thanks for your opinion.
Either way it has very little value unless its one of the rare variations.

 

[wirelessworldinc]

Mine is very thin almost sharp. I figured it was not real. Thank you everyone. Mary ann

 

[kuger]

Mine is very thin almost sharp. I figured it was not real. Thank you everyone. Mary ann

Still a neat find.As I said they are often reproed for use on I.D. cards as above,so the characters actually do represent.

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

Mine is very thin almost sharp. I figured it was not real. Thank you everyone. Mary ann

Most of the replicas have dots but this appears to be one. BTW how thin is it? Like a dime?

I would still rather find one of these than a zincoln. And it is all a good learning experience.

We actually have a replica Chinese cash that made the banner. There was talk about how the Chinese discovered America... etc etc. ...before it was properly IDed. Thats the great thing about TN. We get to the truth. 8) Count 4 over- Second row from the bottom. http://forum.treasurenet.com/index.php?action=featuredposts;start=200


the story http://forum.treasurenet.com/index.php/topic,135989.html

 

[kuger]

Mine is very thin almost sharp. I figured it was not real. Thank you everyone. Mary ann

Most of the replicas have dots but this appears to be one. BTW how thin is it? Like a dime?

I would still rather find one of these than a zincoln. And it is all a good learning experience.

We actually have a replica Chinese cash that made the banner before it was properly IDed. 8) http://forum.treasurenet.com/index.php/topic,135989.html

Some of the originals have dots as well B.Cy.Most are worth only cents but I have found several that are rare and worth pretty good money.I too would rather dig one than any clad!!!

Also,I have noticed a wide range of materials and even thickness and quality in originals.Certain ones though to the trained eye just jump out at ya,as not the true deal!!

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

Did you see the one in our banner?

 

[kuger]

I couldnt get that link to work??

its fixed now



I vaguely recall that now,as said there is an infinite number of styles shapes and sizes,and THOUSANDS have been replicated

 

[PChammer]

Just a side note, they even make lamp finials like this...

http://images.lampsplus.com/images/74345.fpx?cell=330,330&qlt=75&cvt=jpeg