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What on earth is this thing (Mexican coin, contemporary counterfeit)?

seanqseanq Posts: 8,735 ✭✭✭✭✭
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Found this in the World Coin Errors category on eBay, I'm wondering if anyone knows the story behind it. It is so crude I can't imagine it was a legitimate issue from any real government. Is it a contemporary counterfeit, or is it related to some economic or political upheaval? I could see it as being akin to Hard Times tokens inthe US based on the workmanship. I'm also curious if the opening bid is reasonable. The coin certainly has a "coolness factor" for me as a variety enthusiast, but I'd like to know a bit more about it before taking the plunge.

Many thanks,
Sean Reynolds
Incomplete planchets wanted, especially Lincoln Cents & type coins.

"Keep in mind that most of what passes as numismatic information is no more than tested opinion at best, and marketing blather at worst. However, I try to choose my words carefully, since I know that you guys are always watching." - Joe O'Connor

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  • ormandhormandh Posts: 3,111 ✭✭✭
    This is Mexican Revolutionary coinage. This one is from Chihuahua. -Dan
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  • ormandhormandh Posts: 3,111 ✭✭✭
    There are three varieties for these. Two are in silver, reeded and plain edges, the latter being more valuable. The third variety is made of copper which is considered rare. The krause prices from the 34th edition is reeded edge vf/$50, xf/$75 and the plain edge vf/$90, xf/$125.
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  • seanqseanq Posts: 8,735 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Fantastic info, thanks for the quick reply. Hopefully some day I can repay the favor over on the US Forum.


    Sean Reynolds
    Incomplete planchets wanted, especially Lincoln Cents & type coins.

    "Keep in mind that most of what passes as numismatic information is no more than tested opinion at best, and marketing blather at worst. However, I try to choose my words carefully, since I know that you guys are always watching." - Joe O'Connor
  • DCHDCH Posts: 332
    Here's one to compare it to.......
  • ormandhormandh Posts: 3,111 ✭✭✭


    << <i>Here's one to compare it to....... >>



    This coin is the plain edge variety and it is definitely a nice one! The one on ebay will probably sell for around what the start bid is. I do not know much about these issues, but I am hoping to learn more... Maybe one of the experts will chime in soon.
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