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Contemporary counterfeit in gold of a Mexico City, Mexico, 8 escudos, 1863TH.

Currency:USD Category:Coins & Paper Money / World Coins - Gold Start Price:950.00 USD Estimated At:1,000.00 - 1,500.00 USD
Contemporary counterfeit in gold of a Mexico City, Mexico, 8 escudos, 1863TH.
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Contemporary counterfeit in gold of a Mexico City, Mexico, 8 escudos, 1863TH. KM-383.7. 27.04 grams. At first glance this appears to be a very lustrous and high grade (MS) specimen, but closer inspection reveals inconsistent design details (along with lots of surface hairlines). XRF testing indicates 74% gold, 14% silver and 11% copper.