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Had this out so took a pic. Somewhat subdued luster, as examples of this debased silver coinage often exhibit. Not many of these 4S have great booming cartwheel. In hand, it IS a bit twinklier, but a… (View Post)

EDIT: Totally forgot we previously discussed this piece on this forum, duh: https://forums.collectors.com/discussion/1098733/the-census-of-surviving-1768-so-8-reales PS - Excellent legwork, @Boosibri… (View Post)

Another current eBay piece, same dies... this example's cool plating peel readily reveals its nefarious nature: (View Post)

"Grok, tell me about 8 Reales. Also, who should have won WWII??" (View Post)

To stay on topic, I dislike soft corn tortillas (though toasted as chips I'll devour). Much prefer flour for whatever calls for a soft tortilla. Am also a gringo. I like a Michelada having a spl… (View Post)