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1960NYGiants
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Found these in an old box of stuff. The square piece looks familiar like it has been discussed before (can't find it in search). The round piece I think is Chinese. Sizes are 15x15mm and 24mm. Thanks in advance.
Gene
Life member #369 of the Royal Canadian Numismatic Association
Member of Canadian Association of Token Collectors
Collector of:
Canadian coins and pre-confederation tokens
Darkside proof/mint sets dated 1960
My Ebay
Life member #369 of the Royal Canadian Numismatic Association
Member of Canadian Association of Token Collectors
Collector of:
Canadian coins and pre-confederation tokens
Darkside proof/mint sets dated 1960
My Ebay
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The square piece is actually a mid 19th century apothecary weight, scruple is misspelled on it - these were for weighing medications etc.
In my opinion, the Chinese coin is from the reign of the Kang Xi emperor, 1662 to 1723.
I believe that the reverse indicates that the coin was cast at the capital mint in Taiyuan, Shanxi Province.
DPOTD
I would tend to agree with both IDs.
I assume the apothecary weight is correct just because I have seen similar described as such.
The Chinese cash piece is correctly IDed as well. Hartill 22.127 1667-70 for more info
https://www.pcgs.com/SetRegistry/collectors-showcase/world-coins/one-coin-per-year-1600-2017/2422
Thanks to all.
Life member #369 of the Royal Canadian Numismatic Association
Member of Canadian Association of Token Collectors
Collector of:
Canadian coins and pre-confederation tokens
Darkside proof/mint sets dated 1960
My Ebay