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Mid-1800s Zacatecas Mexico 8 Reale...enigma

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edited December 29, 2016 8:02AM in Buy, Sell & Trade - World & Ancient Coins

This is what looks to be a mid-19th century Zacatecas Mexico 8 reale, very well worn. Or likely a contemporary counterfeit of one.
It has the right "ring", when suspended and gently struck. It is non-magnetic, and weighs within a gram or so of an authentic 8 reale. And it seems to have the correct diameter.

But it has the look of a silver-washed piece, though that could also just be a very uneven wear pattern and/or tone from 100+ years of circulation.

It also has what appears to be a small bore hole in the rim at about 11:00 off the eagle's shoulder.

Asking $35 shipped paypal but will consider offers and/or trades (peace dollar shown for scale and is not included).

NOW JUST $29 shipped paypal or trade!

We are like children who look at print and see a serpent in the last letter but one, and a sword in the last.
--Severian the Lame

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  • WeissWeiss Posts: 9,941 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Bump for Thursday with price drop.

    We are like children who look at print and see a serpent in the last letter but one, and a sword in the last.
    --Severian the Lame
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