A Suspicious Mexico 2 Reales 1842 (?) Zs

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bjorn New Member United Kingdom 24 Posts	Posted 08/03/2012 08:18 am Hello all! A relatively new member of this forum, but I have collected coins (primarily world coins) for a number of years. Over that time I have come across a number of pieces I suspect as being contemporary counterfeits (as opposed to the modern variety). I was wondering if anyone could provide any information on this coin? I will update with weight once I am able to do so! Regards, Bjorn Edited by bjorn 08/03/2012 08:19 am Report this Post to the Staff

Numismat Pillar of the Community United States 1674 Posts	Posted 08/08/2012 04:32 am This is a genuine coin, and is indeed an 1842. This year had both a small and large letters variety, yours is the one with small letters. Being off-center is not particularly uncommon for these. Edited by Numismat 08/08/2012 04:36 am Report this Post to the Staff
MathieuMa Pillar of the Community France 1591 Posts	Posted 08/08/2012 05:33 am What makes you suspect this coin may be a contemporary counterfeit in the first place ? Report this Post to the Staff
swamperbob Pillar of the Community United States 5362 Posts	Posted 08/08/2012 8:43 pm bjorn I agree the coin is real - nothing too suspicious about the strike. Dies were not well aligned but fairly typical. Report this Post to the Staff
bjorn New Member United Kingdom 24 Posts	Posted 08/12/2012 10:55 am Thanks for the advice all - I think the colour of some of the toning threw my a bit... it looks sort of coppery to me. I will be likely be a asking about another cap and rays coins shortly as well! ;) Report this Post to the Staff
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