1798 - 8 Reales featuring Carolus IIII with chop marks (Mexico Mint)

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Hello Numsmatic World! Presenting to all of you my first Carulos IIII coin as well as my first silver coin with cop marks. 

Chop marks are indentations that were stamped or embossed onto coins that are usually in chinese characters.

This is done by oriental merchanants to validate not only its silver content but also its weight.

For many collectors chop marks are considered damage or defects that obliterates the beauty of the coin.

Then there are others who praise the Chop Marks as a historical part of the coins’ international journey. I maybe not one of those, but i guess having one as part of my collection is pretty cool.

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@psychkrhoz

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These are awesome coins to have, IMHO, especially with chop marks. They signify the coin's storied past, I hope there is some guide identifying specific chop marks. so far I have a modest collection of 8Rs and Trade dollars in my collection stack.

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i found little infos about chop marks. Books and guidelines would be of great help newbie like me 😊

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1789 coins. Are they still in market

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