Drusus Posted December 9, 2006 Report Share Posted December 9, 2006 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Becky Posted December 9, 2006 Report Share Posted December 9, 2006 Go check out Civitas. Josh is as fair as they come. I highly recommend them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Becky Posted December 9, 2006 Report Share Posted December 9, 2006 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drusus Posted December 10, 2006 Author Report Share Posted December 10, 2006 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrey5 Posted December 15, 2006 Report Share Posted December 15, 2006 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drusus Posted December 15, 2006 Author Report Share Posted December 15, 2006 I am willing to wait, no hurry on this one...I will check it out, thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
banivechi Posted December 31, 2006 Report Share Posted December 31, 2006 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drusus Posted December 31, 2006 Author Report Share Posted December 31, 2006 In good condition these seem to cost a pretty penny. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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