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Pillar of the Community
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Better pictures than these are really needed, but even so, the edge looks awfully neat and nice, which makes me a little suspicious. How about weighing it?
Colligo ergo sum
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Pillar of the Community
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No scale handy, it is heavy...I'll try more close up pics.
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Pillar of the Community
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Although we will need the weight in order to have a better idea, if you've had this coin since the mid-1980s, it is more likely to be either real or at least a much better older counterfeit. Cheap Chinese fakes didn't start looking remotely good until about 10-15 years ago.
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Pillar of the Community
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Using a letter scale...an ounce or there about. It's not accurate. I'll have to get a scale specifically for coins.
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Pillar of the Community
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Well, you do have an overlap on the edge - is that the only such spot? For weighing it, go to any pawn, coin, or even jewelry shop, they'll usually do that for you as a courtesy. Quote:
Cheap Chinese fakes didn't start looking remotely good until about 10-15 years ago. I think the main concern ought to be with regard to contemporary counterfeits or restrikes, either of which could be quite old. Colligo ergo sum
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07/08/2014 8:15 pm
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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4 overlaps, square/square, O/O, Square/O
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Your coin looks just fine, I wouldn't be worried.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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AMB, please post a photo of the edge of the coin that is on the opposite side from edge picture #2.
You have a coin that looks like it's from Potosi, Bolivia and I would like to know if the edge design was made from two parallel dies.
~jack
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Pillar of the Community
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Will do I'm out at the moment. Check back.
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Pillar of the Community
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Original side  Opposite side  Hope this helps...let me know your thoughts. |
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Pillar of the Community
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This helps yes, it confirms your coin was edged the proper way (you wan see an overlap at the opposite)
Everything looks OK to me :)
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Pillar of the Community
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 It's a strong indicator that your coin is genuine. ~jack |
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Looks legit to me. A proper weight will back up legitimacy real well.
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I do not like dentils at the edge which does not mean a bad 8 reales. Also too many different overlaps. Potosi ceca (mint) also was a little bit special/different comparing with Mexico or Lima. Probably weight is around 26,8 gr. Could you confirm?
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Posted 07/08/2014 6:15 pm
