Carolus III Gold 8 Real Coin

Discussion in 'What's it Worth' started by khongwei, Feb 25, 2010.

  1. khongwei

    khongwei Junior Member

    Good day! I found a Carolus III Gold 8 Reales Coin in my collection. I would like to have it appraised. I am very interested to know the history and information about this coin. I would appreciate any opinions, evaluation or grading. Thanks.
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    khongwei, Feb 25, 2010
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  3. CoinCast

    CoinCast Member

    Nice, how do find it in your collection though shouldn't you know its in their lol
     
    CoinCast, Feb 25, 2010
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  4. khongwei

    khongwei Junior Member

    CoinCast, thanks for your reply. Any opinion on this coin?
     
    khongwei, Feb 25, 2010
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  5. desertgem

    desertgem Senior Errer Collecktor Supporter

    I am not an expert, but I think it is a fake. It is marked 8 reales, which was the value of a silver coin. A gold coin should be marked 8 S for escudos. It has a cast appearance of poor gold ( ?) quality. Just my opinion. Welcome to the forum.

    Jim
     
    desertgem, Feb 25, 2010
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  6. khongwei

    khongwei Junior Member

    Thanks for you comment, desertgem. Do you have any idea on the history behind this Spanish coin? I am interested to know info more about it. Any site to suggest for more reading? =)
     
    khongwei, Feb 25, 2010
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  7. GDJMSP

    GDJMSP Numismatist Moderator

    Defintely a fake. But if you want to read more about these coins try the links you find here - Spain & Spanish Colonial
     
    GDJMSP, Feb 25, 2010
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  8. khongwei

    khongwei Junior Member

    Thank you, DGJMSP. Thank for the useful links. The info really help me learn a lot.
     
    khongwei, Feb 25, 2010
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