Nice example, a bit nicer than mine :)
100% modern fake. No doubt about it.
Thanks! My copy of Resplandores is out on sort of a long term loan, so I was flying half blind on this one. :)
Scarcity, Guadalupe Y Calvo is the second rarest mint for Cap and Rays 8 reales after the Estado de Mexico (Eo) mint. If it were not holed, it...
Thanks for the input. I had actually posted on another forum regarding variety attribution. I'm pretty sure it's a pointy cap obverse, but can't...
Nope, this one cost me several times melt, but still no more than half of what it would cost otherwise. Was a worthwhile gamble :)
Was described as unidentifiable date on ebay with not so great photos, ended up being a bargain. The top of the 5 can be seen just above the hole....
One interesting thing is that according to the picture with the four coins on the scale, if the scale is accurate, each coin is about 0.3 grams...
Looking at the full group in the ebay listing I agree that the host coins are also modern copies with faked patina.
The stamp looks fresh compared to the rest of the coin surfaces. My instinct says it's modern.
There is significant metal loss from corrosion. While 5.5 grams is a stretch, it's not entirely unheard of. Based on appearance I do not think...
$200+ Tom :)
The Libertad set is certainly not just melt. The 5 piece proof set from either 1993 or 1994 is worth upwards of $200. That's five times their melt...
You guys are saying the same thing :) That prompt is always there when immediate payment is required. Hitting "buy-it-now" on such an item is no...
They probably sent in a bunch of the same exact coin in a bulk submission hoping for high MS/PF grades. The ones that don't grade super high still...
I noticed this coin on ebay from a seller in Spain. May want to consider avoiding buying coins like this from there. In recent years there have...
Between literature and online resources, probably getting up into the $3k-$4K range.
Heavily dipped, but otherwise pretty sharp details. Market value around $75.
Not cleaned bro, all good and gravy on these two :)
Is it a pleasant surprise though? Seems like the business strike version would be worth more in Fine
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