Paris, Ontario Coin Show report.

TwoKopeiki

This was my first coin show and overall experience was a good one! There was only one dealer that got "snappy" with me when I took out one of the 2x2's out of the binder to take a closer look. Also I wasn't surprised by the vast amounts of Grayside material, but I was surprised (and a little disappointed) by how little DarkSide coinage was out there. Out of 15-or-so tables, only 5 had world coins in separate boxes/binders, and only 1 person had pre-1900 mexico (my primary focus).

That one person received pretty much all of my business today. He was a nice dealer from Niagara Falls (can't find the business card he gave me!!! Argh!) with a selection of spanish cobs, as well as some later stuff. I ended up buying 1782 1Real, 1789 Half Real (I have a weird feeling about this one. Check out the pictures and please tell me what you think), 1814 Half Real, 1874 50Centavos (is that "7" double-struck?), and a !!!NICE!!! 1814 8 Reals minted at Guadalajara Mint. I had a few more bucks set aside to spend at this show burning a hole in my pocket, so on the way out I picked up a polish/russian 10 Zlotych/1.5 Ruble (I told myself to stop buying outside of my main focus, but it's easier said than done).

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a039

Very nice coins, its amazing that you can find Reals for reasonable prices with luster. I collect post 1905 decimal Mexican coins. Thanks for sharing!

TwoKopeiki

Is there anything in particular you are looking for right now, a039? I could keep an eye out for you, since I'm already checking Mexicans.

a039

I have already filled out one type set and I am working on another. I really am not looking for anything right now, but thanks for the offer! I may have some things you might like, I'll take a look later....

TwoKopeiki

Awesome! I have lots of gaps in my collection that I would love to fill, so let me know!

theboz11

Good Grabs. That 7 is definitely repunched