New #TrueView CAMBODIA: King Norodom I (1860-1904) Bronze Proof (PF 64+ RB) Medallic 5 Centimes (Pattern). Struck in 1860 with the bust of the King engraved by C. Wurden. ️<RARE>️ Minted in the Belgium or Heaton Mint (as Scott Semans noted, a “European Strike). I do want to indicated that is a rather crude strike and porosity (slight) on this copper minor. Further research says that this is from the Brussels Mint in Belgium. It is an original strike and not an authorized restrike from the rather crude Phnom Penh Mint! Graded PCGS PR 64+ RB (Red and Brown). Sole "Plus" grade with only 1 higher grade in PF 65. Exceedingly hard to find in the higher grades (near gem) with the RB designation, with ample red mixed with coffee brown. @pcgscoin Description: Handsomely toned with even brownish hue. Luster evident on the overall "Crude" planchet. Reddish tones present on the King's bust on the obverse as well as an even patina on both sides. A new piece for my growing Southeast Asian collection and again, rare specimen issues from Cambodia that would be encroached and colonized by the French. More research to come! Also, check out the new TrueView imaging from PCGS coin. I think it is amazing with awesome colors and really captures the PROOF strike! It’s a mirror! References: KM-XM2 (Krause's Unusual World Coins), Lecompte 13

New #TrueView CAMBODIA: King Norodom I (1860-1904) Bronze Proof (PF 64+ RB) Medallic 5 Centimes (Pattern). Struck in 1860 with the bust of the King engraved by C. Wurden. ⭐️<RARE>⭐️ Minted in the Belgium or Heaton Mint (as Scott Semans noted, a “European Strike). I do want to indicated that is a rather crude strike and porosity (slight) on this copper minor. Further research says that this is from the Brussels Mint in Belgium. It is an original strike and not an authorized restrike from the rather crude Phnom Penh Mint! Graded PCGS PR 64+ RB (Red and Brown). Sole "Plus" grade with only 1 higher grade in PF 65. Exceedingly hard to find in the higher grades (near gem) with the RB designation, with ample red mixed with coffee brown. @pcgscoin Description: Handsomely toned with even brownish hue. Luster evident on the overall "Crude" planchet. Reddish tones present on the King's bust on the obverse as well as an even patina on both sides. A new piece for my growing Southeast Asian collection and again, rare specimen issues from Cambodia that would be encroached and colonized by the French. More research to come! Also, check out the new TrueView imaging from PCGS coin. I think it is amazing with awesome colors and really captures the PROOF strike! It’s a mirror! References: KM-XM2 (Krause's Unusual World Coins), Lecompte 13

Annam 1.5 Tien (more like a Quan) of the Tu Duc Reign. Rare and nicely cast in AU 58. Desirable toning and sharp characters. Just a fresh TrueView from an older, PCGS Gold Shield Holder lacking an image. Now, it's a PCGS Plate Coin!

Hi everyone! Thank you for letting me be in this group. Here is a starter! This is one of my first Pillar 8 Reales. A 1768 Mo (#Mexico City) graded AU 58 by #PCGS, with nice luster and phenomenal toning. Some say an "electric blue" that pops out in the sun. Population 2/1. Excellent eye appeal and looks great in hand, especially under the natural sunlight. Cartwheels on both sides, and strong on the reverse. #columnario #8reales

CHINA #Szechuan Province - Rupee, (1911-33). For use in #Tibet and struck at the #Chengtu Mint. | VF 35 by NGC ~ Lovely Circulation Cameo! 🥰 For use in Tibet and imitative of the type of the Indian Rupee of British #India. A distinctive coin from Qing Dynasty China and this is the high silver-fineness "small heads" according to Scott Semans. This is a contrast from the "big head" type that were struck generally at the Kangding Mint. Those are more reddish in color! Beautiful circulation cameo and effect, with nice overall tone and even wear. Graded by NGC a strong VF 35 and features evenly struck rims and details on the reverse (wreath) are clearly delineated. Casting defect at the 3 o'clock position on the reverse and no trace of mounting. Nice, wholesome example of an ever-popular series. Variety: Collared bust of Emperor Kuang Hsu, No Bud at the 12:30 interior wreath. Chin strap has 13 pearls. Struck at the Chengdu Mint. References: #Krause Y 3.2. Acquired February 2023. From an English Collection. Slab images courtesy to #NGC.

#MEXICO: Philip V (Felipe V) 8 Reales (1737). Minted at the Mexico City Mint (Mo) and Assayer "MF" | Repunched "7" and Dot | Graded #PCGS XF 45 | Original Patina and Skin for an Early Type (Old Holder) Hello everyone! Today, I would like to share another Pillar 8 Reales columnario that I received couple weeks ago. It is a new acquisition, and I am happy to get it, as it is not only circy and with great eye appeal, due to the original surfaces, but it is my first type that is from the Philip V era. This is because the other Pillar 8 Reales are from the later issued Charles III types, which are generally from the 1760s. I feel that it does not hurt to get original, nice looking #Columnarios in the collection! :D This piece also features an interesting dot in the date and we see repunching on the "7" in 1737 as well as some other letters on the reverse. This coin features an even, original gray toning. We see that it leans towards a grayish and brownish hue and that the details are strong for a XF 45. It really has the circy look to it and definitely has its history that predates my previous 1767 example posted immediately before by 30 years! Hence, I would say that this is solid for its grade. In terms of the details, we see on the reverse the emblem of the #Spanish Bourbons. We see that the crown details are excellent and nicely struck! 🥰I feel this is quite hard for other XF 45 that I see in the market today, for this early 1737 issue, and it does not have that "cleany" look to it. On the iconic obverse. the "same crown" double pillars are nice with full details. Collectors note the "inverted A" on the right pillar. We do see an edge defect on the 12 o'clock position, which I feel is not too detracting and adds character to the coin. There is an interesting "dot" between the 1 and 7 in the date--perhaps it is from the minting process. I have not seen other examples with this yet, both offered by the Auction companies in both NGC and PCGS holders. Moreover, we see the repunched "7" which I have shown in slides. Quite special in general and adds a nice character to the coin! PCGS Population Report: 3/2, with two in 53 and 55. Total of a mere 7 coins! References: Calico-1446. ex. American Collector

#Repost with #NGC PhotoVision Plus: #SINKIANG (Kashgar/Kashi) Rare 5 Fen Tanga = 1/2 Miscal | VF 30 | Dated AH 1313 = 1896 | "Four Star" Type and Last 5 Fen Tanga issue from the 1890s. | Well centered strike, worn and circulated, with good details remaining. This is a generally crude type that was minted in 1896, during the "mid period" Sinkiang miscals of the era--that were struck primarily in Kashgar/Kashi. This is by far one of the rarest Kashi types and very elusive, with a high Lin and Ma catalog value as well as a high rarity rating according to Dong Wenchao. Zhou and Shen (2021) notes four varieties, where we can discern by the edge. Some have some angular design, some are triangles (like the SBP auction type), and some are like this, with wavy lines. Also, two out of the four has a different reverse, that seems, undated, and has some kind of flower pattern. Those are just as rare as this one, and the latest SBP auction has these go for 3K or more, USD, in XF-AU condition. This piece is well circulated yet features great patina and circulation wear. Mine is the dated type, with the date seen on a rather softy struck reverse. Even flan with no clippings and damage. Nice type piece and should hold its value! References: Lin and Ma 701.

#Repost with #NGC PhotoVision Plus: 1893 Hong Kong 10 Cents - MS 64+ | Original golden tone on the periphery, with near choice surfaces. Blazing luster and clean surfaces. | An original Victoria Issue from a more common date, but conditionally desirable. #hongkong #toned

Hi everyone! I am Anthony and I am a rising senior at UNC Chapel Hill. I collect Asian coins with a specialization in Sinkiang coinage of Qing and Republican China. Been writing some short articles on variety analysis--especially on the hammered 5 Fen tangas---and gave couple presentations. I also like to collect struck/milled Chinese in general, as well coins from other Asian countries, especially Annam (Nguyen Dynasty mostly), Korea (Joseon, Empire, Protectorate), Cambodia, Thailand, and Japan. My favorite foreign coins are the Pillar 8 Reales. I have also collected sycees as well, with an interest in Yunnan packsaddle sycee of the 5-tael weight, and dabbled into the ingot coinage of Annam. I speak Cantonese, Mandarin, and Korean with collecting mostly in the US and Hong Kong.

Hi everyone! Just joined last night/early morning! I look forward to meeting you all. I am a college student collecting mostly Asian coins. I do like my Pillar 8 Reales though! Looking forward to connecting! Feel free to drop a comment below!

#Repost with #NGC PhotoVision Plus: #PHILIPPINES: Counterstamp of “F.7.0” Ferdinand VII on a #Peruvian 8 Reales, ND (ca. 1832-34). Manila Mint. | NGC XF-40; C/S: AU Standard. | Nice, problem free and toned specimen on a common Peruvian under type. C/S Error on Reverse. A beautiful crown sized counter stamped coin from Colonial Philippines. Featuring a small little C/S that has been beautifully toned over. My first ever C/S and Filipino coin! Overall "circy" look to it with nice, natural colors. The undertype is quite common and it is well struck. Interestingly, there is a unique "3" in the last digit of 1833; some kind of error? Engraving? Should be OK I would say. The counterstamp is graded AU STD by NGC and is nice and sharp. Nice toning in the devices--gives it some character.

Rare #Annam 1.5 Tien from Emperor Tu Duc. Nearly top pop with 1 higher in AU 58. Currently being sent to PCGS for regrade for honestly, one purpose: getting a TrueView. Will keep you all updated. These ingot coinage in the smaller size, both under the Tien and Quan system, are part of the Bullion Silver Bar coinage according to Krause. This is rarer than the usual 1 Lang bars of say, Gia Long, and this piece is nicely "struck" or more precisely, cast. Excellent and beautiful tone with sharp and crisp characters; nice and undamaged fields. From a French Collection and my first ever Annam "ingot bar" coinage. Schroeder 340, Krause KM 481.

#JAMAICA: (British Colony) - Undated 1758 6 Shillings 8 Pence = 8 Reales = Dollar) | Undertype: Scarce Early Issue 1754 Mo Pillar | #NGC VF-30 | Weaker Strike, Glossy Light Tone. Sharp and Well Placed C/S "GR" Hello! This is my recent purchase to start the month of July off! Bought near an amazing 4th of July as well! This piece is quite rare and scarce, with a low mintage and a unique history. This piece was used for circulation in the British Jamaica which was known to, during this time, utilize foreign coins and officially counter stamping them. We see the floriate and ornate (and LARGE) "GR" C/S within a circular incuse. This piece was issued by a local act on November 18th, 1758, where the Governor issued an edict on the currency standard, where 8 Reales of the Spanish Milled Dollar would be equal to 6 Shillings and 8 Pence. This was an overvaluation in the nominal value, therefore allowing it to stay within Jamaica and not circulated outside. However, the issue was that the initial 60,000 to be minted, yet scholars ascertain that was never the true nominal amount, and far fewer were made and circulated. This piece is quite unique as the C/S is sharp and nicely applied, especially on the reverse (2nd pic) where we see the crispness of the stamp. The base coin is also rather scarce, as this is an early type Ferdinand issue from 1754. As I looked at the Stacks and Heritage sites, many are from 1755 onwards, with most from 1758. There was only one other 1754 and one Philip V 1744. There are also rare undertypes from Lima. Nonetheless, as a whole, these command a high market price and a hallmark of the popular, West Indies countermarked dollar. They are challenging to locate, problem free and in any grade, let alone a crisp and circularly incused counterstamp. This piece is circulated and weakly struck on the obverse, perhaps with rusted dies. The obverse C/S is still decent, but the focal point is on the reverse, where the individual components of the C/S are clearly delineated. There is a moderate tone to this coin that leans grayish, “old toning." References: Krause KM 8.3 (Note the Ferdinand VI #8Reales #Columnario Undertype), Pridmore 4. Provenance: ex. American Inventory

Two Yunnan AU 58 City Hall 20 Cents. Toned and sharp strike, with luster in hand. Hard to get these nicely graded as many come back cleaned. Graded by #NGC and a nice addition to my Yunnan Province collection. Struck in 1949, the 38th Year of the Republic.

🔎Rare Type! PCGS Cert!🔍 Here is another interesting Sinkiang machine-struck 10 cash and has a different design from the ones I posted before. It is also a scarce type. This piece is dated to 1928 both with the Hejira calendar on the reverse and the Chinese cyclical date on the obverse. We do see a lack of other dating types, such as the “Xth Year of the Republic” or in the Gregorian calendar. This 10 cash was struck at the Kashgar mint, which predominantly struck the milled copper cash of Sinkiang during the Republican period (interestingly, the copper coins from the Qing era were struck at the Tihwa/Urumchi mint, and that during the Republican era, there was barely any pieces from there!). The obverse states “新省喀造” or “xin sheng ka zao” which means made in Xinjiang Province’s Kashgar region. We do note the shortening of Sinkiang with just the first character, “Xin.” The cyclical dates are 戊辰 (R/L) which is “Wu Chen” which converts to 1928 on the Gregorian Calendar. The central characters are interesting, as it says 民國銅元 or “Copper coin of the Republic” which is different from the typical “中華民國” which simply means Republic of China, found on crossed flag issues from say, the Y38 series. The bottom legend is the denomination “當紅錢十文”, which translates to “This coin has a value of 10 red cash.” We see the variety of a protruding MIN (民) which is referenced in works such as Ma Tak Wo's Sinkiang Copper Cash catalog. The reverse is unique, as it features the starburst pattern, which is the star of the Republic of China, found on its national flag during the time, and even on that of Taiwan today. This rather simple design has some Turkic script on the reverse, and we can see the date of “1+3+4+6” where AH 1346 loosely converts to 1927-28. I have to use my other sources to fully translate the Turkic on the reverse. I will update this here. ✅ This coin grades PCGS EF 40 - BN with some noticeable planchet flaws on the obverse and some on the rim on the reverse. Sharp details on the starburst and dot denticles mostly present. This is my very first coin for this series and I am glad to have a straight graded copper cash coin. A very scarce coin and by far one of the rarest in the Sinkiang copper "red cash" that were machine struck during Republican times. 💯 References: Krause Y B38b.1, CL-XJ-38 (RARE), PCGS Pop of 9., Ma (1988) M-20.