anyone read chinese?

Hyperion

are those chinese characters on this slab?
Im curious what is could be saying.

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CIVITAS

They say, "Don't buy me! I'm as phony as a three dollar bill!"

shirohniichan

It reads "Beijing Antique Coin Appraisal Center."

earlwbollinger

I asked one of my associates who is Chinese as to what it said and she said it reads as "Beijing Old money recognition center"
So like shirohniichan stated that what it says.
I don't know if someone started a TPG in China or not, but it would be pretty neat if they did and were really good about it.

shirohniichan

Hi! Friend, now you are bidding on a beautiful silver coin. It was made of pure silver and by the antique skillful. Particular style!! It is a good stuff which can express antique handwork technique.It has high value of collecting. Now we show it to you, hope you don't miss the best chance. Bid with confidence!! If you buy more items from us, we will present you exquisite and beautiful Chinese gift. Happy bidding!! Thank you!!!!

I guess it's the "handwork" that bothers me. Skillful counterfeiting should count for something, but not "high value of collecting."

kuhli

<< <i>It reads "Beijing Antique Coin Appraisal Center." >>



So, will BACAC give PCGS and NGC a run for their money??

sumnom

From what I understand, no one actually reads Chinese.

rhound1977

Only $25.00 shipping.....

shirohniichan

<< <i>From what I understand, no one actually reads Chinese. >>



Chinese... Japanese... whatever.

Here's the Japanese reading of it, "Hokkyo Kosen Kantei Chuushin."

sumnom

I think you nailed it, Shiro.

Conder101

<< <i>I don't know if someone started a TPG in China or not, but it would be pretty neat if they did and were really good about it. >>


There was one in Hong Kong years ago but it is long gone. This obviously isn't one, or if it is it isn't a good one, because the coins in the slabs are fakes.