Is this coin valuable?

Question

I was in Thailand on holiday (got back today) and while I was there I bought a few old coins. There was one which I later regretted buying because I thought it looked like it wasn't real currency. Just now I was looking through my 'Collecting World Coins' 9th edition when I saw coins that looked roughly like it. I skipped a bit further and found the exact coin - valued at $400 for Extremely fine condition. I was very pleased but am still a little suspicious. It says its supposed to weight 26.8g - and on my crude scales it is definitely between 25-30g. I am hoping it is not a replica and I enclose pictures in the hope that someone on here can verify it for me or tell me somewhere else I can check it up properly. Sorry about the quality of the photos, does anyone know how to take better close-up ones?
Thanks in advance.

http://tinypic.com/view.php?pic=48d6nf9

The grey pictures are the ones in my coin book.

I don't usually collect with an eye towards monetary value. I have about a thousand coins and 200 notes from many different countries and most are worthless and that doesn't bother me. I collect them for variety, trying to get ones from as many countries as I can. I was just surprised to see that coin in a book and that was apparently valuable. Even if it was, I wouldn't sell it.

Answer 1

If you enjoy the coins you found then that is the real goal of collecting! In that part of Asia, there is a lot of counterfeit coins originating out of China, especially if they are older key dates (which are typically listed in a Krause catalog). I wouldn't spend any large amounts on coins purchased in a Market square. But if the coins are cheap and look interesting why not ? But don't look for bargains for high end coins, because if it looks too good to be true, then most likely its a fake.

Answer 2

You point out shinning your coin and that propose some sharpening with finger. Soaking the coin with vinegar or soda, in simple terms do away with the yellowish stain. much low-priced way having the coin shine and smelling solid is using toothpaste. No soaking require. positioned a splash toothpaste on the centre on the coin (the two side) and rub it with your finger. you will see the colour with substitute, rinse the coin with water and you will see the various. If specific component to the coin do no longer provide your that shine, repeat the technique and you gets the effect. playstation . next time whilst any of your loved ones or pals decide for trip, ask them to deliver returned inn toothpaste..that way you dont waste $$$

Answer 3

Hopefully it is but its very hard to see anything for sure in those pictures

try getting the coin valued by an expert? have a look on google for one near you

thats a good find though mate, well done

Answer 4

I'm sad that people no longer collect things just because they enjoy having them. When you collect with an eye toward monetary value, it takes all the fun out of it, and almost always backfores. No, it isn't valuable. It's just a nice coin and a good souvenir of your trip.

Answer 5

Looks a bit on the fake side to me.

As for the picture quality, enable the Macro feature on your camera for Close up pics . If there is no macro feature then buy a new camera :P

Answer 6

well it is quite obvious that ur coin is not in mint condition, but if i were u , i'd take it to a coin collector and let them see what is actually worth.
good luck

Answer 7

Sorry, I think it is a replica. But it is hard to tell.

Answer 8

go to dog pile and take a look with research

Answer 9

Hell No! sorry dude! But no it isn't!

Answer 10

no. sorry