Heavy vertigris has been removed in spots revealing the gold inlay. Be sure to get the 3 articles posted from the link below.
OB: Yi Dao Ping Wu Qian (One Knife Worth Five Thousand). AD 7 -9, the Yi Dao characters are inlaid in gold. Hartill 9.12; S-119; FD458.
76 mm x 28.5 mm; 21.56 gm
VIEW and DOWNLOAD: You can get three articles from the Moneta Library at:
Wang Mang - Robert Tye: WANG MANG Tye
Hsin Coin Casting - Keener: Hsin Coin Casting - Keener
Counterfeit Chinese Coins - Semans: https://groups.io/g/Moneta/files/Moneta%20Library/Counterfeit%20Ancient%20Chinese%20Coins_11_2005.pdf
Now I know it is a fake coin. What a pity.
I don't discount that possibility. But, normally that pronouncement is accompanied by some facts as a way of explanation. I welcome any that you can document - this site is designed to show the authentic and document the fakes as well. Thanks for your input - I hope to hear more on this one from you. JM