Well I really like ancient gold coins but some are extravagantly priced. I couldn't afford more than 400-500$ at a time per purchase. However it...
Thanks for your help medora. I do appreciate the constructive criticism. It's exactly what I need to start learning. While I should have done this...
Thanks for info. I believe both coins are high grade even with the blackening on the 8 reales. It's sometimes worth buying the coin in the...
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Hey everyone After browsing this page I felt like I was not a real coin collector until I owned some ancient or very old coins. So in a late night...
In regard to buying actual 8 reales coins should I be worried if the coin looks super clean and good condition ?
That's awesome LP! I studied archeology in college and have a degree in it. I hope you are recording all your finds! Information is more valuable...
Please do! I love shipwreck/colonial treasures
Yes true thank you. I am Still interested on any info on this coin and what I should look for in price and in the way of counterfeits.
Sounds good ill be watching. Are they officially graded? Where are you located?
So does that mean I should get better pictures or does that mean I should not bother because its definitely fake and worthless.
Hey everyone I have been looking through eBay for some colonial coins and notice a lot of 8 reales coins that date to the late 1700s from the...
Thanks for responses. So your saying these were made of silver? Or is there another way of telling ?
My search only turns up 4 shops. I found this guy on 3rd ave in the low 70s in Brooklyn. He tends to have old coins but sells at a pretty big...
Realistically speaking I originally posted this 3 days ago. Why should it matter what time I posted it and why do we need to hear it from you when...
How could you tell it's fake?
Thanks Christian. It seems criticizing is a regular occurrence on this page.
Anybody?
I found a 1942 with no mintmark. Is it anything special?
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