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Seeking Opinions On These Two Central American 8R's

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I am on the fence with these coins and the seller has graciously allowed me to post here to solicit feedback on them.
I know very little about these coins except that I love the design and want one for my world type collection.
So, if you all would be so kind as to render an opinion/advice on these coins, I would be most grateful.

NGC AU50
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NGC AU55
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  • Silvereagle82Silvereagle82 Posts: 1,219 ✭✭✭
    I prefer the 1824. Alhough the 1846 doesn't show as much wear, I don't like the gunk on the reverse. Also 1824 is the first year of mintage for this coin.
    but with that said ..... both are very nice coins and would compliment any collection image
  • coinkatcoinkat Posts: 23,432 ✭✭✭✭✭
    whats not to like about those?

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  • AethelredAethelred Posts: 9,288 ✭✭✭
    I like them both, but if I were going to buy just one it would be the 1824.
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  • LeianaLeiana Posts: 4,349 ✭
    I like the 1824 a little better, as well.

    Very cool design!!

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  • TwoKopeikiTwoKopeiki Posts: 9,737 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I like the character and "sharpness" of the '46.

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  • coinpicturescoinpictures Posts: 5,345 ✭✭✭
    Wow, talk about nice decisions to have... get both! image

    Seriously though, I lean towards the 1846. The strike is better on the reverse, and the centering is better on the obverse. While the 1846 has "gunk" on it, the toning on the 1824 is a bit patchy.

    Coins in hand, the tiebreaker to me would be toning and lustre...
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  • worldcoinguyworldcoinguy Posts: 3,019 ✭✭✭✭
    There is no loser in this race. I like the 1824 myself.
  • 1jester1jester Posts: 8,637 ✭✭✭
    I prefer the 1824. Dang those are nice coins too!!

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  • coinkatcoinkat Posts: 23,432 ✭✭✭✭✭
    consider buying them both

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  • BSBS Posts: 1,318 ✭✭✭
    I prefer the 1824, the dark areas on the 46 would keep me away.
  • JZraritiesJZrarities Posts: 2,583 ✭✭✭
    Buy one, and offer the other to the Darkside Forum...
  • StorkStork Posts: 5,206 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Wow those are both nice!

    Do you have them in hand or are you going by pictures?

    If the 'gunky' looking stuff is getting over-accentuated I like the 1846 better--the sun has a nicer expression on his face and the reverse seems a little sharper.

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  • koincollectkoincollect Posts: 446 ✭✭✭
    Tough decision. I like them both but the 1824 one has the edge.
  • 1960NYGiants1960NYGiants Posts: 3,505 ✭✭✭✭
    I like the 1824. How does the color compare to the photo?
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  • WWWWWW Posts: 2,609 ✭✭✭
    Hello everyone. Thank you, one and all for your input. I love toned, first issue type coins,
    and the general consensus here agrees, so the 1824 it is! Andy Lustig remembered my
    desire to acquire one of these coins and was kind enough to offer me two. What a guy!
  • 1jester1jester Posts: 8,637 ✭✭✭
    FWIW, the gunk on the 1846 appears to be some sort of planchet flaw, sort of like haymarking. Hence, as a mint-issued problem, it wouldn't disqualify the coin from my collection. However, I prefer the 1824 due to its overall beauty and toning, etc.

    You must be one fortunate guy to get the opportunity to acquire a coin of such impeccable provenance!!

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  • MrEurekaMrEureka Posts: 24,330 ✭✭✭✭✭
    You must be one fortunate guy to get the opportunity to acquire a coin of such impeccable provenance!!

    ...and the previous owner was Samuel Damon, who died in 1924.
    Andy Lustig

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  • SYRACUSIANSYRACUSIAN Posts: 6,461 ✭✭✭✭
    Andy who was Samuel Damon? I've come across coins from his collection quite often lately.
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  • newsmannewsman Posts: 2,658 ✭✭✭


    << <i>Andy who was Samuel Damon? I've come across coins from his collection quite often lately. >>



    Son of an American missionary who became a banker and was one of the most powerful people in Hawaii, serving for a time as finance minister under the last queen. His estate was the fourth largest landowner in the state. It was recently liquidated, including his coin collection, which is probably why they're appearing on the market lately.
  • WWWWWW Posts: 2,609 ✭✭✭
    When I was a kid growing up in Hawaii, my dad worked for Bishop Estate Trust
    and I would sneak on to the grounds of the Damon estate with some of my friends
    and play hide and seek. As such, I find it is interesting to acquire a coin with this provenance.

  • bidaskbidask Posts: 14,017 ✭✭✭✭✭


    << <i>

    << <i>Andy who was Samuel Damon? I've come across coins from his collection quite often lately. >>



    Son of an American missionary who became a banker and was one of the most powerful people in Hawaii, serving for a time as finance minister under the last queen. His estate was the fourth largest landowner in the state. It was recently liquidated, including his coin collection, which is probably why they're appearing on the market lately. >>

    where are his coins being offered? Auctions? Dealers? Who?
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  • bidaskbidask Posts: 14,017 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Can I buy the one you pass on?image
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    I give away money. I collect money.
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  • MrEurekaMrEureka Posts: 24,330 ✭✭✭✭✭
    where are his coins being offered? Auctions? Dealers? Who?

    The coins were sold at a Doyle auction earlier this year. The coins that are now on the market all came from that auction.
    Andy Lustig

    Doggedly collecting coins of the Central American Republic.

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  • rhound1977rhound1977 Posts: 2,504
    Though both are nice, I am more attracted to the 1824....
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