I’m still undecided, a little underweight, also a little worn. Not terribly so (supposed to be 20 grams.) I’m not sure if that’s a smoking gun here. The edge doesn’t look terrible. I’m really not sure. I mean, yeah… besides the fact that everything is a mess from the strike.) Wish I could check metal content.
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I’m still undecided, a little underweight, also a little worn. Not terribly so (supposed to be 20 grams.) I’m not sure if that’s a smoking gun here. The edge doesn’t look terrible. I’m really not sure. I mean, yeah… besides the fact that everything is a mess from the strike.) Wish I could check metal content.
I still believe this is a contemporary counterfeit.
Admittedly, the multiple strikes on the obverse have significantly distorted the image.
However, compare the image on the reverse with that of an genuine coin: the seated lamas, the roots and leaves of the palm tree, and the grass differ substantially from the original.
Contemporary counterfeit 8 soles coins (unlike 4 soles coins) are a rarity.
For comparison, here is a photograph of another counterfeit.
The design on this one bears a much closer resemblance to the original than your coin does.
However, differences from the genuine coin can still be seen in the shapes of the letters and numbers.
@genosse I'm sure you're right. The llamas seem the most obvious tale, in addition to the lettering. I assume the quadruple stamping was intended to cover up the fake. Thanks for the imput. Looks like I'm well on my way to a contemporary counterfeit type set. 2 Sol and 8 Sol down.
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How much does your coin weigh? I think it's contemporary counterfeit.
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You might be right, I’ll give you all the details when it gets here. I assumed that would be a possibility.
If you look at the “N” on CONS, there’s at least four distinct stamps, one to the south, two extras to the north, and the final one.
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I’m still undecided, a little underweight, also a little worn. Not terribly so (supposed to be 20 grams.) I’m not sure if that’s a smoking gun here. The edge doesn’t look terrible. I’m really not sure. I mean, yeah… besides the fact that everything is a mess from the strike.) Wish I could check metal content.
Thoughts? @genosse
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I still believe this is a contemporary counterfeit.
Admittedly, the multiple strikes on the obverse have significantly distorted the image.
However, compare the image on the reverse with that of an genuine coin: the seated lamas, the roots and leaves of the palm tree, and the grass differ substantially from the original.
Fac quod debes, fiat quod fiet
Contemporary counterfeit 8 soles coins (unlike 4 soles coins) are a rarity.
For comparison, here is a photograph of another counterfeit.
The design on this one bears a much closer resemblance to the original than your coin does.
However, differences from the genuine coin can still be seen in the shapes of the letters and numbers.
Fac quod debes, fiat quod fiet
@genosse I'm sure you're right. The llamas seem the most obvious tale, in addition to the lettering. I assume the quadruple stamping was intended to cover up the fake. Thanks for the imput. Looks like I'm well on my way to a contemporary counterfeit type set. 2 Sol and 8 Sol down.
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