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8 Reales 1755 J Santiago?

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Nimeni Altu
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i need your help. you are probably better develop from this point of view, considering that I have a little mini collection time. I bought a currency at a very low price and now I wonder if it's real or not. will post pics here . thank you

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First off, welcome.

I don't need to see anything more than that reeded edge to tell you it's a modern replica.
Colligo ergo sum
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I agree - the coin has to be a recently made Class 3 Numismatic Forgery. These are typically not made with silver and are of very limited interest and value.
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There will be a chapter on Chinese Forgeries in my new book.

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