Thanks Dan.
sure looks like it... you have eagle eyes.. . even my avatar eagle thought so ...lolololo
Question in my mind is:
is it a real 3 or is it a 8 with a die issue?
whichever it is, it is most certainly a conversation piece.
And it probably increases its value considerably. How much??? have no idea.
I'm in an art deco mood today. These Panamanian Balboas from 1931-1947 are hard to find in nice BU. This '34, minted at San Francisco, in PCGS 66 is currently 4/0.
@coffeyce - neat error. Looks like the die engraver had the small 1 5 2 8 punches out for the reverse legend and date, as well as large 1 9 0 2 and for some reason a large 8. Maybe he/she was confused about which legend they are punching in and started to do a large 1821, but then realized the mistake and changed the 8 to the 9. But then if the mistake was caught early, why was the last 1 in the date punched? If it was caught too late, why isn't there a trace of 2 under the 0?
Here's one I ended-up winning at Aureo last night. Even though it looks like there's some environmental staining on the reverse, I'm very curious to find out what's going with the first assayer initial.
I hope this is not too abominable for the forum. I have no idea where I got this one, but it intrigues me that the final A is hanging on. Mexico 20 centavos
An Argentine coin I am keeping in my collection. When we visited 18 years ago, one of the merchants didn't have any small denomination coins - so I got a piece of bubble gum instead.
Thank you very much. I was thinking that the Illustration number ended in a "7".
My copy of 'Chopmarks by Rose' is buried with a whole lot of other books. I am supremely disorganized and I don't know if it will ever get better.
This chopped 8 reales coin just turned up last week after five years AWOL because I was looking for another coin (which is still missing). But I found 160 troy ounces of silver while I was looking too. Happy happy, joy joy.
I am thinking about buying a condo unit across the street and having it totally 100% lined with book shelves before I move in. I might have to move to get better organized.
@BillDugan1959 said:
I posted this on the 'lightside" forum, in response to a question, but I should post it here too.
This is supposedly a plate coin from 'Chopmarks by Rose'. I've owned it about 15 years or so. It is slightly concave from the chops to the obverse:
Very neat coin BillDugan, any Rose coin is a treasure, especially the plate coins from his book. This one was used to illustrate a heavily chopped coin, beat into a "bowed" or dished shape.
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Thanks Dan.
. even my avatar eagle thought so ...lolololo
sure looks like it... you have eagle eyes..
Question in my mind is:
is it a real 3 or is it a 8 with a die issue?
whichever it is, it is most certainly a conversation piece.
And it probably increases its value considerably. How much??? have no idea.
This week's...
Latin American Collection
In honor of the memory of Cpl. Michael E. Thompson
Love these little half escudos.
The much tougher later date Bolivian Ferdinand VII 8R ex. Huntington
Latin American Collection
I'm in an art deco mood today. These Panamanian Balboas from 1931-1947 are hard to find in nice BU. This '34, minted at San Francisco, in PCGS 66 is currently 4/0.
@Boosibri I had a feeling you might pick that one up. Lovely coin.
8 Reales Madness Collection
Awesome coins!
My YouTube Channel
And this Thursday's coin. The Emperor is in the house...
I used to own that Iturbide
Latin American Collection
Well, thank you!
I believe @OriginalDan did as well, but maybe I am remember it incorrectly
Latin American Collection
I did, loved that coin but didn’t fit in my set all that well. Glad to see it’s still with a forum member.
Well, thank you @Boosibri And @OriginalDan .
Ok then, I know is not Thursday but while we are in the subject of the Emperor...
Such beautiful coins with such sad history.
8 Reales Madness Collection
And today's coin, or medal...
The Emperor still is in the house.
Some beautiful Iturbides @Abuelo
Thank you for sharing them.
8 Reales Madness Collection
Latin American Collection
My current "Box of 20"
1902/801 Honduras 25C
@coffeyce - neat error. Looks like the die engraver had the small 1 5 2 8 punches out for the reverse legend and date, as well as large 1 9 0 2 and for some reason a large 8. Maybe he/she was confused about which legend they are punching in and started to do a large 1821, but then realized the mistake and changed the 8 to the 9. But then if the mistake was caught early, why was the last 1 in the date punched? If it was caught too late, why isn't there a trace of 2 under the 0?
8 Reales Madness Collection
Wondering if this one should go on Toner Tuesday or here...
Here's one I ended-up winning at Aureo last night. Even though it looks like there's some environmental staining on the reverse, I'm very curious to find out what's going with the first assayer initial.
8 Reales Madness Collection
A different type from Mexico.
Pacific Northwest Numismatic Association
More from south of the border...
Just picked this up last week...
NYINC newp from Andy Lustig
8 Reales Madness Collection
Saw it in hand and really liked it! Luster and overdate!
Taler Custom Set
Ancient Custom Set
Latin American Collection
I hope this is not too abominable for the forum. I have no idea where I got this one, but it intrigues me that the final A is hanging on. Mexico 20 centavos
Pacific Northwest Numismatic Association
Latin American Collection
I picked up one coin for my collection at FUN and NYINC. It's "only" an upgrade, but it's a good one.
Doggedly collecting coins of the Central American Republic.
Visit the Society of US Pattern Collectors at USPatterns.com.
Upgrade? What happened to the old one?
I give away money. I collect money.
I don’t love money . I do love the Lord God.
I give away money. I collect money.
I don’t love money . I do love the Lord God.
I give away money. I collect money.
I don’t love money . I do love the Lord God.
I give away money. I collect money.
I don’t love money . I do love the Lord God.
My NY adventure...
An Argentine coin I am keeping in my collection. When we visited 18 years ago, one of the merchants didn't have any small denomination coins - so I got a piece of bubble gum instead.
Pacific Northwest Numismatic Association
Latin American Collection
NEWP to my World Coins Manufactured at US Mints set. Pop 1/0 @ PCGS.
A beautiful example. NGC MS65.
Take a look @giorgio11
I posted this on the 'lightside" forum, in response to a question, but I should post it here too.
This is supposedly a plate coin from 'Chopmarks by Rose'. I've owned it about 15 years or so. It is slightly concave from the chops to the obverse:
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It does match the obverse illustrated as Fig. 17 on page 7.
8 Reales Madness Collection
@TwoKopeiki
Thank you very much. I was thinking that the Illustration number ended in a "7".
My copy of 'Chopmarks by Rose' is buried with a whole lot of other books. I am supremely disorganized and I don't know if it will ever get better.
This chopped 8 reales coin just turned up last week after five years AWOL because I was looking for another coin (which is still missing). But I found 160 troy ounces of silver while I was looking too. Happy happy, joy joy.
I am thinking about buying a condo unit across the street and having it totally 100% lined with book shelves before I move in. I might have to move to get better organized.
Very neat coin BillDugan, any Rose coin is a treasure, especially the plate coins from his book. This one was used to illustrate a heavily chopped coin, beat into a "bowed" or dished shape.
Out of curiosity, how'd you acquire the coin?
eBay, about 15 years ago.
Right after 9/11/2001, there seemed to be a lot of 8 realms material on eBay at reasonable prices. That situation seemed to last about one year.