1760 8 Reales - Counterfeit/Fake Or Real?

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silverexile Valued Member United States 205 Posts	Posted 09/15/2014 1:29 pm O, I probably already can gues but... This is at a local gold/silver shop. I didn't buy but took a photo to check it out. Searching here, it seems to have all the warning signs. but, no harm in checking.... Report this Post to the Staff

Lucky Cuss Pillar of the Community United States 4883 Posts	Posted 09/15/2014 2:44 pm It looks a bit "funny" although I can't put my finger on just why, and these photos aren't enough for me to say definitively if it's good or bad, especially as there's not a shot of the edge. I'd certainly want to know its weight. I'd also be interested in how much the gold/silver shop was asking for it. Colligo ergo sum Report this Post to the Staff
silverexile Valued Member United States 205 Posts	Posted 09/15/2014 3:11 pm Weight was .. 26.9 (I think), on their scale..... Asking $22. That is their default price for all 1oz looking pieces.. Silver eagles, rounds, Morgans, Peace.. Report this Post to the Staff
silverexile Valued Member United States 205 Posts	Posted 09/15/2014 3:12 pm and.. I didn't get a good look at the edge, I gather (now) that is kind of critical.... Report this Post to the Staff
Lucky Cuss Pillar of the Community United States 4883 Posts	Posted 09/15/2014 3:18 pm Weight's a tiny bit light, but if their scale's accuracy is just to a tenth of a gram, it may well be very close to spec. Bottom lining this, if it's real and in that condition, it's a stone cold steal at $22. If it's a contemporary counterfeit, it's still a steal. If it's a modern replica, $22 will not likely be your most expensive lesson in life. Colligo ergo sum Report this Post to the Staff
silverexile Valued Member United States 205 Posts	Posted 09/15/2014 3:37 pm OK, interesting.. What is contemporary counterfeit?... Older, different metal? All comments I have heard about weight, this is pretty good. MY concern is the horizontal die line. Heard thats a big sign of counterfeit thanks Report this Post to the Staff
0xDA71D Pillar of the Community United States 1215 Posts	Posted 09/15/2014 6:02 pm buy it, grab a silver test, and do a test. (scratch On the already worn edge of course, you don't want to ruin coin details) Report this Post to the Staff
Numismat Pillar of the Community United States 1666 Posts	Posted 09/15/2014 9:51 pm Your instinct was on point. Modern replica with artificial patina. Report this Post to the Staff
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1760 8 Reales - Fake Or Real?