GB 1797 C/M on Potosi and Mexico CITY 8 Reales// 1825 Bolivia 8R and 1841 Pi Mexico 8R Added

coinkat

1788/7 Bolivia 8 R

1793 Mexico

In thinking about a collection of British Crowns, one can make compelling arguments for adding these based on the historical issues associated with British coinage. Because these coins really had a value of 4 shillings and 9 pence, they fall short of the 5 shillings which really is the denomination for the Crown. I bought these mainly because I thought they were better than average- The Mexico 8R has the better look of the two. I would rather buy coins that have the look instead of passing on them and then later regretting the decision. And that can easily happen given how interests can change.

TwoKopeiki

Oh, man. Love these two!

Look how clear that overdate is on the Bolivian!

coinkat

Thanks the close up- not sure how tough this overdate is or if the majority just are that way...

edited to add- The C/M Potosi seems to have dodged our Host in terms of quantity submitted- There have been 2 in all grades and this one apparently is the highest grade one at PCGS. On the other hand, 47 of the C/M Mo 8R's have been graded with some in the MS spectrum.

coinkat

Both of these were graded at the higher end of expectations. I like the images- Not sure the 1841 Pi 8R is readily available in MS.