Help Identify please
Relic65
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Hi i was wondering if any one would be kind enough to help with this coin. Its size is silver dollar. Any help on what it is and what it may be worth would be much appreciated.
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It's an 8 reales, but I would need to see the reverse to help you any further.
Pending a look at the reverse and determining the mintmark/mintmaster initials, I'm leaning toward Bolivia because of its closest match to the lettering style and the relationship of the point of the bust to the legend.
The weight of coins from the three countries varies, but all are close to 27g.
EDITED: The reverse was posted while I was typing.
It is not Bolivian, but the Beautiful Bride has asked for my attention, so I can't further research it until later. Perhaps someone else will find the answer before I get back.
<< <i>It weighs 26.3 grams. Thanks alot for your help. >>
99% likelihood that it is a replica or possibly a contemporary counterfeit.
Mexico 8 reales
KM#111.5
Weight: 27.07g
VF: $50 / XF: $100
Editted to add: The "z" mint mark is Zacatecas
<< <i>Mexico is not an option as it had already achieved independence by 1820. >>
Mexico actually achieved its independence from Spain in 1821. It "declared" in 1810.
Again thank you.
John
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<< <i>Mexico is not an option as it had already achieved independence by 1820. >>
Mexico actually achieved its independence from Spain in 1821. It "declared" in 1810. >>
Well, another successful day - I learned something I didn't know.