1821 Ferdinand VII 8 Reale

[68K]

I bought this 1821 Ferdinand VII 8 Reale at a multi dealer antique shop a couple of months ago. I am still not sure if it is real. Please let me know what you think. It weights 27.1 grams. It is 38 mm in diameter.

 

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[port ewen ace]

test with a magnet, then ask your LCS to use the electronic tester on it

 

[Mackaydon]

Looks good to me, including the corded edge. Standard weight is 27.07,Silver 0.7859 oz ASW and the mint is Zacatecas (Zs). This variety was minted between 1813 and 1822; assayer RG. This is the least expensive 8R Zs coin minted in this variety during this period.
Don.......

 

[coinsareawesome]

If I may ask, how much did you pay?

 

[jerseyben]

It is genuine but it appears to be suffering from some damage at the top as well as some obverse graffiti. I hope you didn't pay too much.

 

[68K]

Looks good to me, including the corded edge. Standard weight is 27.07,Silver 0.7859 oz ASW and the mint is Zacatecas (Zs). This variety was minted between 1813 and 1822; assayer RG. This is the least expensive 8R Zs coin minted in this variety during this period.
Don.......

I only paid $20! I figured it was worth the risk.

 

[68K]

It is genuine but it appears to be suffering from some damage at the top as well as some obverse graffiti. I hope you didn't pay too much.

The top appears to have been minted that way. I will post a better pic of that later when I get home. The edge design is not damaged in that area.

 

[Mackaydon]

68K'
IMO you OK with the $20 price you paid.
The (2013) Guide I use list the coin at $25, $35 or $65 in F, VF or EF condition.
Don........

 

[68K]

Here is a pic of the imperfection at the top of the coin.