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Hello everyone,

My father recently gifted me this 8 Reales coin from 1812 from his collection here in Chile, South America. I believe it was minted in Potosí (current Bolivia) during the reign of Ferdinand VII of Spain.

Details I can read on the coin:
- Obverse: FERDIN·VII · DEI·GRATIA · 1812
- Reverse: HISPAN·IND·REX with the crowned Shield of Spain, Columns of Hercules with PLUS·ULTRA, and what appears to be P·J mintmark (Potosí assayers)
- Denomination: 8 Reales (visible on reverse)

The coin shows natural wear consistent with its age — surface scratches, organic patina, and edge irregularities typical of colonial minting of the period.

My questions:
- Does it look authentic to experienced eyes?
- What would be a fair market value in current condition?
- Is there anything specific I should look for to confirm authenticity?

Thank you very much for any help!

Hello everyone,

My father recently gifted me this 8 Reales coin from 1819 from his collection here in Chile, South America. I believe it was minted in Potosí (current Bolivia) during the reign of Ferdinand VII of Spain.

Details I can read on the coin:
- Obverse: FERDIN·VII · DEI·GRATIA · 1819
- Reverse: HISPAN·IND·REX with the crowned Shield of Spain, Columns of Hercules with PLUS·ULTRA, and what appears to be P·J mintmark (Potosí assayers)
- Denomination: 8 Reales (visible on reverse)

The coin shows natural wear consistent with its age — surface scratches, organic patina, and edge irregularities typical of colonial minting of the period.

My questions:
- Does it look authentic to experienced eyes?
- What would be a fair market value in current condition?
- Is there anything specific I should look for to confirm authenticity?

Thank you very much for any help!

Hello everyone,

I recently found this 1893-S Morgan Dollar in my late father's collection here in Chile, South America. He never told me how he obtained it and I am trying to determine if it could be authentic before sending it for professional PCGS/NGC grading.

I know the 1893-S is the key date of the Morgan series with only 100,000 minted, and I also know counterfeits are extremely common. That's exactly why I'm here first.

What concerns me and what I'd love expert opinions on:
- The coin appears in very high grade (almost uncirculated), which I know is extraordinarily rare for a genuine 1893-S
- The "S" mintmark is visible above "DO" in DOLLAR — does it look punched in or added?
- Any other red flags or positive signs you can spot from the photos?

I am not trying to sell anything — just trying to understand what I have before spending money on international shipping for certification from South America.

Thank you in advance for any help.