Need info on 1810 8 Real

Hello everyone,

Was wondering does an 1810 Real have a mint mark? If so where would I look for it on the coin? Coin is not in good shape lots of marks on it but just wondering about a mint mark. Thank you

 

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It has been through a lot but the mint mark is clearly visible (H.J) upper left on the reverse.

 

Please post images in full not tags...thanks

 

The mint mark is actually the M with the o over it for Mexico City.

 

Really?interesting well of course it would be minted in Mexico but isn't the H.J reffering to the specific mint?.

 

I believe that's the assayers' initials.

 

The book must've gotten the marks mixed up then,possibly a printing error.

 

LOL

 

I wasn't reffering to what your showing I have a few books about early Mexican coins,reales e.t.c.

 

Looks like the series is classified by date and assayer as they all have the Mexico City mm.

 

Unfortunately it is unlikely to be genuine with that low of a weight, yes even with that much wear.

 

All of the responses are so interesting, will have to do some more research. I found this at a pawn shop several years ago and it came in this case. Thank you.

 

Thank you, going to buy books on Mexican coins etc... have so many of these old coins.

 

So interesting and confusing for me lots to learn. Thank you

 

Thank you so interesting!

 

Thank you very much!

 

Sorry, but not familiar with coin language yet. Not tags? Not sure what you mean Thank you

 

I have to dig up my book on The Unreal Reales: Counterfeit 8 Reales to look at more pix. At least I wasn't able to see anything in your 1810 design that was indicative of a counterfeit.

One thing I've noticed is that digital scales sometimes become inaccurate. Could you check your scale with a similar weight? Two USA 1964 or other late 90% silver half-dollars should total 25.0 grams. If your scale is off on those, then it'll be off on the 1810.

Also, better pix could help. This pix for example is a little blurry.

 

Use the ‘Full Image’ before posting so members don’t have to try to open .jpg files. Many people won’t click on them and Full Image is easily expanded