1804 Peru 8 Reales -- Real? Silver Counterfeit? Fake? What?

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Ed James New Member United States 7 Posts	Posted 11/14/2015 09:58 am I would appreciate comments about this coin that was my deceased uncle's. I know these are commonly counterfeit or fake, but I do think this one is silver. Here's what I've measured: Diameter -- 39.3 mm Thickness -- 2.5mm Weight -- 26.38g Specific Gravity --10.185 Interaction with a moving rare earth magnet -- it reacts like my other higher silver content coins, moving as the magnet moves along near it. I've included observe, reverse, and two edge pictures. Thanks for any input. Report this Post to the Staff

Lucky Cuss Pillar of the Community United States 4883 Posts	Posted 11/14/2015 10:53 am First off, welcome. From the data you've provided, I'd say there's a pretty high probablity it's genuine. The photos would have to be larger (particularly as to the edges) to make any further assessment. Of course, even if authentic, its collectibity is greatly diminished by the hole, although that may have proved convenient for taking the measurement of its specific gravity. Colligo ergo sum Report this Post to the Staff
wonghinghi Pillar of the Community Hong Kong 1270 Posts	Posted 11/14/2015 9:53 pm James, welcome to our forum. A brief look to this coin and your data provided, I agree this is a real coin. But if you could post the larger pictures of it, it would be a valuable chance for us to study a heritage coin. A coin with a poor hole on it would have a less chance to be fake. Just by my common sense. Report this Post to the Staff
Ed James New Member United States 7 Posts	Posted 11/15/2015 09:00 am Thank you Lucky and Wong for your comments. Here are bigger pictures I was able to do with my scanner. I noticed something that makes me suspicious. Carlos' image is worn, especially around the collar. But the edge of his silhouette at his chin, neck, and chest do not seem very worn. Your additional comments will be appreciated. Report this Post to the Staff
wonghinghi Pillar of the Community Hong Kong 1270 Posts	Posted 11/15/2015 09:53 am No problem, a normal wearing and circulating coin to me. It is real. Report this Post to the Staff
colonialjohn Pillar of the Community United States 1757 Posts	Posted 11/15/2015 10:35 am Buy the BOOK before the COIN. Go to Amazon Books and purchase Gurney's book on Contemporary Counterfeit Eight Reales. Just a recommendation when making more purchases in the future. It will help in your decision-making. John Lorenzo United States Report this Post to the Staff
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