1795 Mexico 8 Reales - Possible Counterfeit?

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ksammut Pillar of the Community United States 1003 Posts	Posted 06/17/2020 6:35 pm Hi all! I stopped by my LCS earlier today and he had this 8 Reales. He wasn't entirely sure it was authentic, so I took it home to ask you guys. I have not purchased it, so please don't worry about that if it turns out to be fake. The coin appears to have some bubbling, which could indicate it being a counterfeit. However, there are quite a few die clashes evident on both sides of the coin. It weighs 27 grams. Any thoughts would be greatly appreciated. It is a very nice coin if it's real. Thanks! Report this Post to the Staff

GrapeCollects Pillar of the Community United States 8940 Posts	Posted 06/17/2020 6:47 pm It's fake Report this Post to the Staff
ksammut Pillar of the Community United States 1003 Posts	Posted 06/17/2020 7:38 pm @GrapeCollects - Okay, thanks for your thoughts. Are the bubbles a dead giveaway of it being fake? Here are pictures of the edge, if it helps. Report this Post to the Staff
GrapeCollects Pillar of the Community United States 8940 Posts	Posted 06/18/2020 12:34 am A few things: 1). The casting bubbles 2). The color of the coin and "toning" pattern is exactly the same as many Chinese fakes 3.) The edge has a seem Report this Post to the Staff
coinworldtv Pillar of the Community Austria 566 Posts	Posted 06/18/2020 02:42 am 100% authentic! @GrapeCollects - You do not know what you are talking about. Disclaimer for those people which still hate the truth: Both statements are MY opinion. Edited by coinworldtv 06/18/2020 02:52 am Report this Post to the Staff
GrapeCollects Pillar of the Community United States 8940 Posts	Posted 06/18/2020 03:04 am Quote: @GrapeCollects - You do not know what you are talking about. Yeesh. That hurt worse then when I got stabbed. I offered my opinion, I never claimed to be an expert on the type, but I do know a bit about non US stuff. I don't know much though I'd like to think I do. @OP if I'm wrong I apologize if not then... well I don't. TBH I made an educated guess, but apparently I have much to learn. Guess I'll stick to my side of the forum. Report this Post to the Staff
ksammut Pillar of the Community United States 1003 Posts	Posted 06/18/2020 08:55 am I appreciate both of your opinions. Thank you! This one is going into my personal collection, so it won't see daylight again for a very long time. Thanks again! Report this Post to the Staff
coinworldtv Pillar of the Community Austria 566 Posts	Posted 06/19/2020 10:37 am You are welcome! @GrapeCollects - Apology accepted. Edited by coinworldtv 06/19/2020 10:39 am Report this Post to the Staff
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