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After birddogging this type for a few years, I finally bought one that spoke to me.
From Potosi to London, then points unknown for a century or so, to the Rutherford collection, then Stack’s - and no extra charge for the test cut!
30+ years coin shop experience (ret.) Coins, bullion, currency, scrap & interesting folks. Loved every minute!
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Congrats… I found the Potosi and Mo 8R counters when I was not looking for them. Pleasing coins seem to surface when one least expects it… that seems to be a re-occurring pattern for me. Sorta makes the hunt more enjoyable.
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I have one “half as nice”.
A: The year they spend more on their library than their coin collection.
A numismatist is judged more on the content of their library than the content of their cabinet.
I also have one 'half' as nice... with free chops...
Here are my three.
I recently purchased this 4 reale piece.
And I wish I owned one of these.
This one is on display at the mint museum at the Tower of London.
Yes, that is the one I remember seeing at the Tower. Very near the Petition Crown on display.
http://www.victoriancent.com
Love the thread title. Great clickbait. Counterstrikes are fascinating.
@BillJones
Nice collection you’ve got there! I like them all - that 1794 Mexico 8R is super sharp!
Just wondering - are there other George III c/s US dollars out there, not in museums?
30+ years coin shop experience (ret.) Coins, bullion, currency, scrap & interesting folks. Loved every minute!
There are. I believe that Davison’s Limited sold one years ago, but I have not learned how to navigate their past sale archives.
According the British silver coin variety guide, there are counterpunches on lower denominations, but their authenticity is in doubt. I am not going after them.
My example, ex. cope collection. On a scarce Chilean host. Perfect AU
Latin American Collection
Mo- AU53
Potosi-AU50
Experience the World through Numismatics...it's more than you can imagine.
Really cool overdate on that Potosí one. Great coins!
@threefifty
Thanks- I did post these within the past 2-3 years after our host graded them. I like the Mo the best but apparently the Potosi has lower surviving population based on what has been graded.
Experience the World through Numismatics...it's more than you can imagine.
I can never find these straight graded on ebay. Am I gonna have to sign up to auction sites to get one? Do they show up for sale often?
In my experience I see nicer ones generally show up at auction houses but I have also seen them straight graded on Ebay in the past. Someone got a good deal on an AU50 counterstamped four reales just a couple of weeks ago.
Yeah, I passed on it, coulda slapped myself. I was like “I really want a colonial piece instead of a Spain piece.” An hour later, when I realized I was being an idiot, it was gone.
I'm BACK!!! Used to be Billet7 on the old forum.
I casually bid on it and was surprised when it sold at Great Collections for like $470 a week prior, it was still a good deal on Ebay!