Hello, I am new to the Spanish Coin realm but I am looking to get one for my dad for fathers day--preferably a silver Reale with a bust on the front. I found one in particular on eBay (which I know can be a bit sketchy) by a seller named zacemer2. Does anyone know if this seller is legit and sells legit coins, or a good seller that I can buy from that is not super high priced? Thank you!
Is this the item you are referring to? https://www.ebay.com/itm/RARE-1800-...355490?hash=item2f433a4662:g:yEkAAOSwP2ZeqOOG It is mounted in a bezel. I can't tell if it is genuine or not from the photos. He calls it a "shipwreck" coin but I don't see any documentation to support it. He appears to sell a lot of medals, ribbons, and campaign items, but not specifically numismatic ones. I have no experience with this seller.
The coin from the image looks to be genuine as I own a 1 reales ship wreck coin like this one from the el Cazador A better choice would be this one ...193391232531 on ebay
He has excellent feedback however it is a pendant with no documentation to a certified ship wreck coin. If looking for a real Reale for your Dad I suggest a graded coin?
Is your dad a collector ? If he is, you definitely don't want to buy a coin made into jewelry, as once that's the done the coin is considered to be damaged forever. Now if your dad is not a collector, and you're just wanting to get him something as a memento, then getting him a jewelry coin would be a different story, and you would be the best one to judge if he'd like it or not. If he is a collector, try looking here - https://www.sedwickcoins.com/price_list.htm Dan is an authority, if not the authority, on Spanish colonial coins and you'd have no concerns if buying from him.
Thank you all for the advice, I think I am going to avoid that particular seller/listing given the uncertainties about the seller and the coin itself. I see there are a few suggestions of other coins and sellers, any suggestions are greatly appreciated!
If an old Cobb is what you want I fully agree with @GDJMSP ...... Go to Sedwicks website. You can be 100% assured of authenticity when you purchase from him.
