http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT&item=330317168117 any comments on this? It's pretty.
An authentic 21st century Shanghai minted piece, with chop marks etc. to give it that air of authenticity.
It's in Mexico... that makes it even better ! Lessee now... valuable coin, uncertified, foreign seller, E-Bay. This coin is a great hole filler. It satisifies every one of my Red Flags.
Friends, I know, I know. But a man sometimes has to tell himself to be optimistic, doesn't he? But you're right on all counts here: it smells pretty much like cheese, so I'd say it's cheese. Here's another one for the talented eye: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MEDWX:IT&item=120393646719
Back when I was in high school the Mexican 8 Reales with the chopmarks were selling in dealers junk bins, I remember buying a 1782 for $5. Back then they were regarded as damaged coins, now they are collectable.
I kinda like chopmarks on certain coins, if I ever find one that has a nice array I'll buy it just for curiosities sake.
The first coin posted looks fake, the second one looks genuine, imo. btw, I think chopmarks are neat, sometimes, also.
Hardly abandoned, more like neglected. Kinda tough to access the internet driving down the interstate ya know :secret: What's the matter spock - you feeling lonesome because nobody has been picking on you ?
