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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;barmybrummie, post: 355509, member: 13547&quot;]Hi</p><p><br /></p><p>Just decided to join up as I need some advice on Spanish Colonial coins. Particularly pillar and wave Peruvian minted 8 reales from the reign of Charles II.</p><p><br /></p><p>I am considering buying one from the end of the 17th century. I have checked it is the right weight, and the right size, and it looks like all the others I&#039;ve been able to find pictures of. </p><p><br /></p><p>Now the seller says it was recovered from a wreck and bought at auction by a now deceased relative. But I am suspicious as its exceptionally good grade and he has no certification for it. The seller seems genuine and I believe is really convinced it is a real piece of eight.</p><p><br /></p><p>But I am wondering how on earth I can tell if its genuine or a copy?</p><p><br /></p><p>He is asking slightly below what many American coin dealers are for something similar but much poorer grade. </p><p><br /></p><p>Cheers</p><p><br /></p><p>John[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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