This is my second 8 Reales from Mexico, the later cap style that they adopted throughout most of the 19th century. It does have a little bit of toning which in my opinion gives it character. I had a choice between this one and an 1890-something that was blast white... and as nice as the other looked something about the grittiness and the believably original surfaces (ie. not dipped) of this one spoke to me more. Feel free to show your cap 8 Reales coins, or your Caballitos, or any other 8 reales you want to share in this thread.
1 st pic was taken after the second picture item was found...along with tons of Atocha silver gold and Columbian emeralds ... Mel Fisher Jimmy Buffett and crew! RIP Jimmy you are surely missed.
I have been to the Fisher Museum in Key West and it is by far one of the most amazing experiences Key West has to offer. A lot of stuff down there feels like a tourist trap, but not the Fisher museum. Seeing the silver bars and the coins, and all the gold discs and gold bars, and jewelry on display is breathtaking.
Wonderful examples posted! Here are a few for the thread: Potosi, Philip II, 8 reales cob, Assayer B. Similar to Paloetti Group 5B No 83. Mexico, Philip III, 8 reales, (16)13 F. KM 44.3 27.4 grams Lima, Philip IV, 8 reales, 1659 V. "Star of Lima" type (two year type). KM 18.1 27.6 grams This coin is illustrated in Daniel Sedwick's The Practical Book of Cobs, fourth edition, page 78. Potosi, Charles II, 8 reales, 1690 VR. Calbeto 1109; KM 26. 27.28 grams Potosi, Charles III, 8 reales,1770 JR,. KM50 27.3 grams Mexico, Morelos, AR 8 reales 'SUD', 1812. Struck type. Purchased from Richard Long. KM 234.a 27.7 grams
