Coin and Paper Money Collecting/old silver coin ?

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Expert: Brad Swain - 3/15/2010


Question

coins
i have a old silver coin i would like to know what it is and what its worth i can send a pic of it. i believe it says 1731 on it the rest i dont know the language ???????

Answer
Hi Chad, this looks to be a fake of a silver Mexican 8 Reales. If genuine it should weigh 27.07 grams.
Try weighing it and if it does weigh that amount I'll be glad to provide more info on its value.
You might also try a library for a copy of the Standard Catalog of World Coins for pictures, values and lots more interesting info.
Brad

Brad Swain

Expertise

I have been a World Coin and Paper Money collector since about 1965. I will be glad to answer any questions you may have on World coins or currency, tokens, unusual or unknown pieces and attempt to give you estimates of value and historical information about them in a polite and prompt manner.

Experience

45 years collecting coins and paper money.

Education/Credentials
BA History, BA Geography - Virginia Tech

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