Chinese 1912 20 Cent / 2 Jiao "memento" Authenticity

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Hordfest Valued Member United States 208 Posts	Posted 07/28/2024 6:10 pm Hello friends. I was going through an old dealer tray and came across this coin. Hadn't seen it before but after doing some research it appears to be somewhat of a legitimate rarity if it is authentic. Here's what I know: Weight: 5.4g Diameter: 23mm Non-magnetic Numista lists this type at 5.2g so that is a red flag for sure, however I have no idea of this issue has tolerances for weight or if the Numista value is even correct because I can't find examples of this coin actually weighed in an ungraded state. Stylistically it looks really accurate even including the obverse rim having circular denticles and the reverse has rectangular denticles. I'm going to the ANA so if you guys think it is close enough to get additional identification I'll be bringing it to NGC for a close look. Thanks for the help! Here is the coin in its original flip in the tray: Here is it, after I very carefully removed it, successfully evading all staples! Report this Post to the Staff

Albert Pillar of the Community United States 1805 Posts	Posted 07/28/2024 9:53 pm Looks nicer than the fake I have, but I doubt authenticity. Report this Post to the Staff
Dearborn Moderator United States 64151 Posts	Posted 07/29/2024 9:29 pm the profile look comical to me.. Collecting since 1972. Learning from then on "Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn." - Benjamin Franklin 7070 type set coin count: 47/76 Uncirculated American Silver Eagles My American Silver Eagle Proof Collection Innovation Dollars Eisenhower-Dollars Kennedy-Half Dollars Washington-Quarters Roosevelt-Dimes Buffalo-Nickels Jefferson-Nickels Lincoln-Cents Report this Post to the Staff
jbuck Moderator United States 157664 Posts	Posted 07/30/2024 08:48 am It certainly has a look to it. Coin Collector Since 1978 My Avatar My Old Avatar My 7070 My Eisenhower Dollars CCF Members on eBay CCF eBay Search Engine Report this Post to the Staff
Hondo Boguss Bedrock of the Community United States 15745 Posts	Posted 07/30/2024 11:28 am The actual coins look funny too, so it's hard to tell. https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces22876.html Inordinately fascinated by bits of metal with strange markings and figures Report this Post to the Staff
jbuck Moderator United States 157664 Posts	Posted 07/30/2024 12:08 pm Such an odd design. It would probably grown on my though. I like odd. Coin Collector Since 1978 My Avatar My Old Avatar My 7070 My Eisenhower Dollars CCF Members on eBay CCF eBay Search Engine Report this Post to the Staff
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Chinese 1912 20 Cent / 2 Jiao "Memento" Authenticity