8 reales - fake or authentic?

Discussion in 'What's it Worth' started by ericgo, Jul 9, 2011.

  1. ericgo

    ericgo New Member

    This is not my coin. i've compared it to an authentic piece and noticed some differences. however i cannot tell if those small differences are enough to tell if the coin is authentic or not. Hopefully someone here who is more experienced can share their knowledge. thanks! 1740-d10.jpg
     
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  3. ericgo

    ericgo New Member

    i've circled 5 red spots which i think are strange based on my comparison with another 8 reales coin
     

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  4. GDJMSP

    GDJMSP Numismatist Moderator

    Can't say for sure based on your pics. I can tell you that there are known fakes for this date and mint. In fact, that is the one and only coin where I myself bought a fake. It's the only time I was ever fooled.

    Have you weighed this coin yet ?
     
  5. thecoinlover

    thecoinlover Active Member

    Yeah by the pictures I can't see if it's reales or not! (BOOO!)
     
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  7. ericgo

    ericgo New Member

    the coin weighted in at just a bit over 27 grams. the owner of the coins has had 2 of the local dealers take a look at the coins and both said it was authentic. Though the 2 local dealers know much more about these coins that i do, i still can't shake the feeling that something is wrong with this coin
     
  8. GDJMSP

    GDJMSP Numismatist Moderator

    With that weight I would say it is probably genuine as I see nothing to make me think otherwise.
     
  9. ericgo

    ericgo New Member

    thank you for the replies :)
     
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