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1894 5 Mark and 1914 3 Mark from the Imperial House of Hohenzollern. My first coins and post of the era. Hope you appreciate it!

In 1826 the University in Landshut was transferred to Munich by order of the Bavarian King, this Thaler commemorated that transfer

I got this coin today. By shifting it to just the right position against the light, it’s clear that this coin was cleaned before. It’s non-magnetic, it passed the ping test, and the size is just right. But it weighs 27.82 grams, whereas it’s supposed to weigh 27.78. It’s the first time I’ve seen a coin weighing more than it should. Is this normal? I see some places online saying that it happens sometimes, others saying that it never happens.

Is there any chance this coin is fake? And how much do you think it’s worth if it’s real?

Hi guys,

I personally acquired this coin in Tanzania in 2017 for $100 USD. I sent it to PCGS for grading. Upon receiving my results, I discovered that the coin had been cleaned. I must admit that the results are disappointing.