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Thanks for the insight! An American counterfeiter may also explain the lack of mint and assayer marks. It could well be German silver or even the earlier paktong. I don't own an XRF and am not willin… (View Post)

By far the smallest CC I've ever come across. The date looks most like 1843, but could also be a 5. No visible mint/assayer. Weight is ~0.66 grams compared to reference 0.845. Very crude design and p… (View Post)

Looks to be a Strasbourg 1 vierer https://www.google.com/search?q=strasbourg+vierer&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwjn4Pfk_rzeAhWN71MKHSDYChQQ_AUIEygB&biw=1920&bih=976 (View Post)

Silver reis from the earlier part of the 1800's carry a solid premium. I guess you're talking about the Pedro II types. They usually just look plain unattractive. The occasional really nice examples … (View Post)

This type is also commonly seen in brass or silver washed brass, something to check for. (View Post)