How can I tell authenticity of Spanish 8 Reales?

Discussion in 'World Coins' started by fusiafinch, Jul 19, 2011.

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  1. serafino

    serafino Well-Known Member

    For me most of these Spanish 8 Reales coins look suspect. I have a 1783 8 Reales coin and it's a El Cazador ship wreck coin and it's slabbed. These coins are heavily faked and slabbed gives you some peace of mind.
     
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  3. Rmsmoky

    Rmsmoky New Member

    I’m thinking this 1783 Mexico, FF 8 reales is fake but wondering what others think. Weight comes in at 24.81 and some diagonal marks on the edge which I’ve read could indicate a fake. I am curious if it could be an older fake which I’d be ok with
     

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  4. Insider

    Insider Talent on loan from...

    Recommend: Counterfeit Portrait Eight Reales by Bob Gurney.
     
    Insider, Jun 4, 2022
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  5. Mat

    Mat Ancient Coincoholic

    I'm leaning towards fake because of the surfaces looking all wrong.
     
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