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I haven't had a composition test done, but it does appear to be a base metal core with a silver wash; the nonsense date is also neat. Chopmarked contemporary counterfeits are their own collecting nic… (View Post)

Happy that you're dipping your toes in the hobby, @MEJ7070! Both of your coins are solid, the 1844-Zs is quite attractive, pre-1850 Cap & Rays Eight Reales are scarce compared to the later issues… (View Post)

This mark is interesting, and worthy of some attention, multiple pieces are known with this mark, one of which is this1880-S United States Five Dollar piece (Half Eagle); the mark is the character 桂… (View Post)

Cool, a USMEX for all us layabout East Coasters! (View Post)

Yes, there are a few known chopmarked Bust Dollars, but they are quite rare and there are more fakes than genuine pieces. It's also difficult to determine how many were actually exported for use in C… (View Post)