eBay taler 1772 copy of frankfurt

worldcoinguy

These replicas really do not sit well with me, particularly since they do not have COPY stamped on them. I am guessing that Germany does not have laws similar to the US for identifying replicas?

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satootoko

Doesn't this accomplish the same purpose?

<< <i>The edge reads BANK FUR GEMEINWIRTSCHAFT AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT (unlike the reeded edge on the real Thalers of 1772). >>



Since, as everyone knows, only knowledgeable buyers purchase this kind of material, the edge inscription will alert them. (BTW, if you believe this please contact me about a very cheap bridge I have for sale in Brooklyn. )

Rickc300

At least Ron is up front and states it is a replica, even in the title. I got burned a few years ago buying a copy (I wondered how I won it so cheap). I agree with you, I hate seeing them pop up. Somebody could buy it, carry it in their pocket for a couple of months to wear it down and sell it to an unwary or newbie collector and make it even better looking by putting a reeded edge on the "coin".
It is nice looking though, and if it said copy I might even be interested in it...
Rick

worldcoinguy

Just to clarify - this is more a statement about the coin itself rather the seller. I just dont agree with the laws. Ron is an asset to the world coin arena.

Here are some pics to compare to the original.