1756 2 reales Mexico City mint - is it real?

Hey All!

I just got back from my honeymoon in Baja, Mexico. On my trip I came across a boutique that had many things made of silver including a small coin section. Among some fakes and eclectic pieces of Mexican coins I find this little gem. I think it’s real but I can not be certain. After buying some silver jewelry he charged me about $25 bucks for the coin.




Above: Notice the arrow shaped mark on the lower left quadrant of this coin. Is this a counter stamp? Is it just damage?



Above: The coiled edge is an encouraging sign of authenticity.



Above: In this photo the edge seems worn Or it could be a sign of cleaning, even worse forgery.



Thank you for looking and for your responses.

Larry

 

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My apologies. Can a moderator please move this to the world coin section?

 

Yes please . I would like to comment ,

 

Looks reale , lol

 

Sorry,, 2 reale, lol

 

From the photos, it looks OK to me but possibly polished or overcleaned.

 

I agree you need to move this to the modern world section where you might find a specialist in these. My guess would be that it is a cast fake but this is not my area of interest. Mat may be right since it is possible to make a good coin look bad with polishing and harsh cleaning.

 

My gut feeling is genuine, formerly soldered into jewelry.

 

I agree.

 

Reale real

 

Edge seam and muddy details tells me it is a cast fake. Just my opinion.

 

Take it to a shop where they can use a machine to test the gold.
If it's gold, it's probably real.

 

I doubt it is gold for $25. OP implied silver.
Here is a similar struck coin for comparison of sharpness of details:

MEXICO. Ferdinand VI. 1746-1759. AR 2 Reales. 1750. (6.57 gm). Pillar type. Mo-M , Mexico City mint, KM86.1-2; Cal. 490-496; Cayon:10385

 

I think it had a rough life...in a fire, buried, cleaned and polished repeatedly in jewelry, or maybe a very bad fake.

 

I think it is okay. Check the weight. It should be around 6.7668 grams, but don't be alarmed if the coin's weight falls below that standard.

It looks as if your coin has a fair amount of wear, perhaps about VF for grade at best.

Ex jewelry is a definite possibility, as there is some evidence that part of the edge has been smoothed and tooled, probably to remove solder.

 

Yes silver of course, my mistake.
Same thing applies if it's silver it has more of a chance of authenticity.

 

Robinjojo is correct. The weight is vital for determination.
Please tell us.

 

..idk...i think a seea seam....and its muddy....and i'm from Missoura....give us a weight....if its a real reale...you gotta deal...

 

I have one, El Cazador shipwreck coin ?

 

Use a metal detector. It will tell the truth .