Hello. I have an 1803 Eight Reales with the Mexico City mintmark. It is non-magnetic, and its weight is 27 gr. The thing that stumps me is the...
What great family memories. You and Dad certianly look alike!
That is quite the transformation. Thanks for sharing!
I’ll go along with the metal detectorist theory. A coin that thin could be cut by a shovel blade.
Having a coin collection is great; having a coin collection that has some family history is even better. Enjoy those coins (I am sure that you are)!
How & where did you find it?
Yikes!!
Especially as it was a gift from your grandson, I would keep it just the way it is.
"Harshly Cleaned" was the first thing that came to mind when I saw this too. Nice details, though.
I have an update to this story. On Monday, I left a voice mail message for this dealer stating that I had to hear back from him that day or the...
That is a really kind thought. The students will not lose out and the coin collecting club will still happen - I will see to that even if this...
Burton gave me the name & contact info of an excellent coin dealer in the area. Maybe this contact will know something more about him. Yes, I...
I had thought about contacting the local paper/news station, but I am not quite there yet.
Thanks for that offer. I don't want to malign him here, I just want the school to get its refund so we can make other plans for the kids. I am...
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