Is This A Badly Worn 8 Reales From Mexico?

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sourcream New Member United States 2 Posts	Posted 08/31/2024 5:51 pm I've had this coin for at least 40 years and have always wondered what it might be. From my research, it's possibly an 8 reales coin from Mexico but as you can see it's badly worn. I found it in this same condition in an antique desk my parents bought in the early 80s. I've learned these can potentially contain gold but they are often counterfeited. Diameter is 26.6mm and thickness is 1.3mm. Any thoughts? Report this Post to the Staff

John1 Moderator United States 56855 Posts	Posted 08/31/2024 5:59 pm ( I'm no pro, it's just my humble opinion ) Searched 6.5 +/- Million Cents Since 1971 Report this Post to the Staff
mrwiskers Pillar of the Community United States 1000 Posts	Posted 08/31/2024 6:10 pm .... it is an early, First Republic of Mexico "Cap & Rays" design, 2 reales ... well worn, it is slightly smaller in diameter than the correct 28mm. it's full weight would have been 6.76 grams, but you would expect this one to weigh under that, probably around 6.2 - 6.4 grams ... it's silver purity (correct) is .903 ... Edited by mrwiskers 08/31/2024 6:11 pm Report this Post to the Staff
sourcream New Member United States 2 Posts	Posted 08/31/2024 6:18 pm Thank you! And you're exactly right on the weight. Just dug out the scale and it's 6.2 grams. Can't believe I now know what it is after all these years! Report this Post to the Staff
Coinfrog Bedrock of the Community United States 94367 Posts	Posted 08/31/2024 6:21 pm to the CCF! Report this Post to the Staff
John1 Moderator United States 56855 Posts	Posted 09/01/2024 04:18 am sourcream, Aren't you glad you joined this great forum? Tell your friends, John1 ( I'm no pro, it's just my humble opinion ) Searched 6.5 +/- Million Cents Since 1971 Report this Post to the Staff
nickelsearcher Bedrock of the Community United States 13256 Posts	Posted 09/01/2024 06:56 am to the CCF Take a look at my other hobby ... http://www.jk-dk.art Too many hobbies .... too much work .... not enough time. Report this Post to the Staff
mrwiskers Pillar of the Community United States 1000 Posts	Posted 09/01/2024 07:17 am @sourcream ... also of note on your coin: these coins circulated here in the USA legally through 1858, & continued to do so for years more. Their high silver content made them acceptable in trade. Some of the issues had enough gold in their mix to make it worthwhile to melt & separate the metals ... ...it would be interesting to know where you acquired this coin, &, if there is any known history behind it ... as worn as it is, I imagine it's seen a poker game or two, a few state fairs, & who knows what else ... Report this Post to the Staff
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