1808/7 four reales overstrike coin

[Bill D. (VA)]

My friend Stan just found a 1808 4 reale coin which are rarely dug. I think I've only seen maybe 2 posted on the forums in the last 15 years. Not something you see every day for sure. I got looking at it and thought I was seeing a weak "7" under the 8. Got checking around and apparently there were some that were overstruck. Saw one on ebay that was selling for $900 so it must be rare. My friend thinks what I'm seeing may be nothing more than an imperfection when the coin was minted. So I'm trying to get some other opinions from you colonial coin experts. Appreciate any help with this.

 

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[leprechaun]

Thats one awesome coin.

 

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[Mackaydon]

Also note in the Purchase History of the Ebay coin, the seller had only two offers--both rejected. The first was in June of 2010 and the second more recently. So, in 21 months of being listed (as I understand it) the seller has received only two offers and rejected them both. At that Asking Price, I can understand why he has had only two offers in nearly two years--both rejected.

http://offer.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewBidsLogin&_trksid=p4340.l2564&rt=nc&item=150390585291

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