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diatonix Valued Member Norway 89 Posts	Posted 05/30/2014 2:25 pm I don't like the look of this 8 reales cob and neither did I like the seller's evasive answer as to its provenance. While I can't find it in the databases of fake cobs known to me, it does seem to ring a bell. I'd be interested in hearing an expert's opinion as to its authenticity (which I doubt very much): http://www.ebay.com/itm/1652-SILVER...056016.l4276 Edited by diatonix 05/30/2014 2:27 pm Report this Post to the Staff

MathieuMa Pillar of the Community France 1591 Posts	Posted 05/30/2014 3:52 pm The coin looks OK to me, the design is correct, the coin has a normal salvaged look (not a cast disguised as a salvage). For that price, you may prefer to bid in the next Sedwick's auction - you would be sure there is no issue. As a side-note, if you have any doubt on such coins (or want news on fake spanish / south american coins), check out that facebook group : https://www.facebook.com/groups/monedafalsa Report this Post to the Staff
diatonix Valued Member Norway 89 Posts	Posted 05/30/2014 5:51 pm Thanks a lot, MM, appreciate it! Report this Post to the Staff
thq Pillar of the Community United States 3347 Posts	Posted 05/31/2014 06:45 am Looks ok to me, based on the granularity of the surface. No bad splits, two dates, typical strike, and 25.3 gram weight is in line for the wear and corrosion. $320 seems high but I haven't bought an 8R cob for several years. "Two minutes ago I would have sold my chances for a tired dime." Fred Astaire Report this Post to the Staff
diatonix Valued Member Norway 89 Posts	Posted 05/31/2014 06:51 am Is this the "transitional type VIII" (KM#A20.8 / Sedwick# P37E)? If so, isn't a higher price justified? Edited by diatonix 05/31/2014 06:56 am Report this Post to the Staff
MathieuMa Pillar of the Community France 1591 Posts	Posted 05/31/2014 08:45 am In fact, that's a late transitional type (1.PH.6 or .PH. on top) - those are far less scarce than previous transitionals (the earliest ones being the most scarce). A certified origin could add a premium to this coin, but this doesn't seem the case - you loose the "shipwreck coolness effect" :D Report this Post to the Staff
diatonix Valued Member Norway 89 Posts	Posted 05/31/2014 11:54 am I'm really thankful for your information, Mathieu! Would you agree that the KM# I mentioned (#A20.8) is the correct one? I'm asking because I've just purchased the item (having accepted sellers' counter offer) and would like to know exactly what's in my collection. Edited by diatonix 05/31/2014 11:55 am Report this Post to the Staff
MathieuMa Pillar of the Community France 1591 Posts	Posted 06/01/2014 4:07 pm That's the same KM number I could find, yes :) Glad you could get a better price ! Report this Post to the Staff
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