Christophe 77 Posted August 4, 2023 · Member Share Posted August 4, 2023 I’m starting a new coin collection but unfortunately I don’t seem to have the skills to spot a true of an imitation Allow me to send you photos of my recent acquisitions What do you think?seems authentic? Thank you very much for any help and good day to all 5 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paddy54 Posted September 25, 2023 · Member Share Posted September 25, 2023 Looks good to me 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Conduitt Posted September 25, 2023 · Supporter Share Posted September 25, 2023 Looks ok. But this is the sort of coin that gets faked so much, it isn't possible to be 100% sure from photos. If you haven't yet learned to identify fakes, you should buy from reputable dealers, not just anyone on eBay. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marsyas Mike Posted September 26, 2023 · Member Share Posted September 26, 2023 It looks pretty good to me, but I've only ever owned one of these. If you have a weight in grams, that would be helpful. As @John Conduitt notes, these get faked a lot! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benefactor robinjojo Posted September 27, 2023 · Benefactor Benefactor Share Posted September 27, 2023 (edited) I concur, the coin looks okay to me. The fact that it has been holed suggests that it might have circulated in Guatemala or within Central America, where creating holes in coins was a common practice among the indigenous populations. Here's a Guatemala 8 reales, 1740, flip struck, with a conspicuous hole. Guatemala, 8 reales, Philip V, 1740 J . KM 6 22..88 grams Edited September 27, 2023 by robinjojo 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NathanB Posted September 27, 2023 · Member Share Posted September 27, 2023 I used to work in a coin shop that saw a lot of modern fakes. US "seated Liberty" dollars were one of the most common ones. Most of the fakes were pretty bad and I could tell by sight. Regardless of the skill involved, the weight would often be way off. In this case, nothing in the pictures makes me question the coin. That said, I would recommend getting a small scale. You can pick them up very cheaply on Amazon. That, and buying from reputable dealers, should keep you pretty safe. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AussieCollector Posted September 28, 2023 · Member Share Posted September 28, 2023 Looks ok. But please post the grams. Also, please take two photos of the edge on both sides. There should be a small imperfection on opposite sides of the reeding. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paddy54 Posted October 4, 2023 · Member Share Posted October 4, 2023 Many coins were holed by sailors as you had no space on a ship for personal belongings. Holed and wore around your neck provided the best security for your money. As you slept as well if the ship sank you had your money if you didn't drownd. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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