This worked well last time so I thought I would try again.

I am looking to buy a reale with carolus III...the typical big nosed variety but I want to make sure I buy the real deal and not a fake. can someone point me in the right direction, I was hoping to avoid the perils of e-bay on this one but if you know of a few on e-bay that are genuine then I can go that route.

similar to this one



I am a bit iffy when judging the authenticity of these coins which is why I am looking for advice.

it doesnt have to be in the best of shape though the portrait should be pretty good.

Go check out Civitas. Josh is as fair as they come. I highly recommend them.

I found some of the coins you are looking for by putting "reale" in the search window. I'm not sure if they are exactly like the one you are looking for, but it's a good place to start.

thanks for the link...although that site doesnt have the coin I am looking for in the shape I am looking for its a great site, I have bookmarked it for later

If you don't mind waiting for the auction (the next one is on January 12-13) check out Ponterio at
http://www.ponterio.com/. I participated in many of their auctions and they usually have a lot of Mexican and other Spanish colonial coins. I don't think there is any risk of buying a fake Real from them.

I am willing to wait, no hurry on this one...I will check it out, thanks.

This is my "big nose" coin:


Unfortunately somebody pierced the coin in the past and the date isn't readable. One great addition of my "abused coins" collection.

In good condition these seem to cost a pretty penny.