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Originally Posted by GDJMSP  It's easy to see at a glance they are not even similar - just look at the denticles, or rather the lack of them on your coin as compared to the ebay coin.
And yes, Frank Gilboy did die in '93. But his son, also Frank Gilboy and the one who wrote the book on these coins, is still very much alive. |
You may also want to contact Dan Sedwick. I discussed my coin (see op) with a gentleman there who seemed quite knowledgeable. After comparing pictures, he reassured me about my coin, and also indicated a distinguishing feature of known fakes of the 1772 double dot variety is the "2" in the date missing a little tail. Does yours have this little tail? (can't see the detail too well on the picture). The other factor is of course the weight. Gilboy gives guidelines as to what an 8 Reales should weigh. Mine weighs 26.854 grams, well within the tolerance.
I wish for you your coin is genuine - a scarce double dot 1772 8 reales, and with a Phillipines countermark on top - that would be a truly scarce coin!
Eduard
