Racymac

Thank you. I am sure you are correct. I appreciate the 'mule' clarification. I have a lot to learn. I will do more reading before I speak again!!

Hi and thank you. I tend to think it is not real, but perhaps I should clarify a little more. It actually did come with other coins. The majority (from China) date back to the 1920s. There are also several from Japan from 1920 to 1930 (as well as others from Korea and Hong Kong that are not so old). Also, I took the picture at night, and it looks much more bronze in tone then it is. The true color looks like tarnished sterling. It also has no metallic scent. I only have a house magnet, therefore and am not quite sure how that test is conducted? It is magnetic (from a refrigerator magnet) (Don't cringe please!). I also read that one could put an ice cube on it, and it would melt very quickly because of the conductivity. I have to say, the ice immediately forms a puddle...I will retake pictures in better light and post again, if that is worthwhile (?). (I received it in one of those white paper and plastic, covered, stapled coin holders. I removed it because I wanted to get a clearer picture. So, it appears the coin had been stored in something protective...but I do appreciate you willingness to respond. Thank you. : )

...so, I'm not optimistic, but I cannot find an image on the net that clearly identifies this as a 'fake.' I am far from an expert. I bought a large stash of world coins and this was among them. I'd be grateful for any insights.