Gary, That is an outstanding looking 8S and a first year issue as well. My favorite kind and it looks a lot better than an MS61.
Here is one more that I recently acquired from the March 2010 Baltimore Auction. KM-114. Type IV countermark, obverse sun above volcanoes, reverse sunface in star, bow and arrow using hinged dies on an 1840 Bolivia 8 Soles. Toned. NGC XF-45. Host coin is VERY FINE; countermark is EXTREMELY FINE.
Gary that 1827 8S is stunning too - looks 62-63 - your probably correct about the grade - this stuff is pure eye candy...
looks like the WWW and Ouch are dueling it out that Toned EF45 C/S is unfreakin drooly too - unsure abt that grade looks way better unless I'm missing something.
OK both of you can keep at it until 2 Kopecks joins the fray
1808 Bolivia (PTS) 8 Reales Proclamation from Potosi (El Cerro Rico, the mountain of Silver) for the new King, Ferdinand VII, NGC AU58, totally original! >>
Gary, I apologize, but I think I was your underbidder on that one. But I didn't have Mr. Eureka on the floor to ensure my success. I don't think I gave you too much of a run on it because I had to miss the live session.
<< <i>Not a problem. According to Andy, it was by far, the best of the four so it was worth it. At least you didn't make me bleed for it! >>
Yes, I thought so too, and all I had to look at were the online images. Interesting that there were 4 in one auction.... I think you got yours at a very reasonable price.
I spoke with Cris at Heritage and he told me that there are more procs coming in Boston, though I have yet to see them in the auction preview. Save up those centavos!
Roman, WAKE UP!!! I'm draining my piggy bank just to get you back on here!
1779 Potosi Bolivia 8 Escudo NGC 63 WOW!!! This coin speaks for itself! Most probably, the finest (if not, tied for finest) Charles III Potosi 8E in existence!
First Gary with some jaw-dropping gold and a proclam, then Bill with a stunning Durango 34/3 RM/L (with images that are making me want to pick-up my camera again). And everyone else with coins that reminded me why I enjoy this hobby...
Alas, I cannot add to this post myself at this time. Life has been incredibly busy the last 6-8 months with work and immigration to Canada. Perhaps I'll come out of my hiding by the time NYINC come around.
1630 Potosi (Bolivia) 8 Reales 'Royal' (NGC AU 55.) The Finest Known of only a handful of examples. This historic, first dated Royal of all South America, struck from specially prepared dies, is an extremely important coin for collectors of Latin American numismatics. UNHOLED to boot !!!
<< <i>1630 Potosi (Bolivia) 8 Reales 'Royal' (NGC AU 55.) The Finest Known of only a handful of examples. This historic, first dated Royal of all South America, struck from specially prepared dies, is an extremely important coin for collectors of Latin American numismatics. UNHOLED to boot !!!
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Most impressive. That is a spectacular coin.
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<< <i>1630 Potosi (Bolivia) 8 Reales 'Royal' (NGC AU 55.) The Finest Known of only a handful of examples. This historic, first dated Royal of all South America, struck from specially prepared dies, is an extremely important coin for collectors of Latin American numismatics. UNHOLED to boot !!! ] >>
Wow! There's a lot of absolutely gorgeous coins in this thread, but that coin's historical significance makes it an incredible beauty!
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Gary
1841 Bolivia (PTS) 1 Sol Proclamation (finest known for type, Whittier coll.)
Gary
1827 Bolivia (PTS) 8 Soles NGC 61 (Grade on holder does not due justice to this first year type!)
Roman, come out, come out, wherever you are!
Gary
Here is one more that I recently acquired from the March 2010 Baltimore Auction.
KM-114. Type IV countermark, obverse sun above volcanoes, reverse sunface in star, bow and arrow using hinged dies on an 1840 Bolivia 8 Soles. Toned.
NGC XF-45. Host coin is VERY FINE; countermark is EXTREMELY FINE.
Gary
I give away money. I collect money.
I don’t love money . I do love the Lord God.
1796/3 Bolivia (PTS) 1 Escudo EF ish (all Bolivian Colonial non 8 Escudo gold is very scarce to rare. 1 and 2 Escudos, especially so!)
Gary
How about one from north of the border? I love the 1949 dollars. This one is in PCGS MS65.
Gary
looks like the WWW and Ouch are dueling it out
OK both of you can keep at it until 2 Kopecks joins the fray
Two more pick ups (steals) from Heritage;
1806 Bolivia (PTS) 1 Escudo VF (mintage; 206 pieces, please see my comments on the 1796 piece above)
1807 Bolivia (PTS) 1 Escudo VF+ (mintage 1123 pieces, see above)
Roman?!?
Gary
1783/2 Bolivia (PTS) 8 Reales NGC EF40 (AU) rare in this grade
Let's see some South and Central America!
Gary
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Great obverse design on that coin WWW.
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Gary
<< <i>Let's get it started in here...
1808 Bolivia (PTS) 8 Reales Proclamation from Potosi (El Cerro Rico, the mountain of Silver) for the new King, Ferdinand VII, NGC AU58, totally original!
Gary, I apologize, but I think I was your underbidder on that one. But I didn't have Mr. Eureka on the floor to ensure my success. I don't think I gave you too much of a run on it because I had to miss the live session.
Gary
<< <i>Not a problem. According to Andy, it was by far, the best of the four so it was worth it. At least you didn't make me bleed for it!
Yes, I thought so too, and all I had to look at were the online images. Interesting that there were 4 in one auction.... I think you got yours at a very reasonable price.
I spoke with Cris at Heritage and he told me that there are more procs coming in Boston, though I have yet to see them in the auction preview. Save up those centavos!
The hairline on this 1783 pains me.....its usually only seen as a shipwreck recovery coin
Gary
1808 Potosi Bolivia 1 Escudo UNCIRCULATED!!! This coin should not even exist!!! And it's mine, ALL mine!!!
Gary
1779 Potosi Bolivia 8 Escudo NGC 63 WOW!!! This coin speaks for itself! Most probably, the finest (if not, tied for finest) Charles III Potosi 8E in existence!
Gary
First Gary with some jaw-dropping gold and a proclam, then Bill with a stunning Durango 34/3 RM/L (with images that are making me want to pick-up my camera again). And everyone else with coins that reminded me why I enjoy this hobby...
Alas, I cannot add to this post myself at this time. Life has been incredibly busy the last 6-8 months with work and immigration to Canada. Perhaps I'll come out of my hiding by the time NYINC come around.
In the meantime - keep sharing those beauties!
8 Reales Madness Collection
<< <i>Roman, Roman, where for art thou, Roman?
1841 Bolivia (PTS) 1 Sol Proclamation (finest known for type, Whittier coll.)
Both of those proclamations you've posted are amazing!
8 Reales Madness Collection
Here is a closer look at the reverse of my 33/4 Durango 8R.
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Gary
<< <i>1630 Potosi (Bolivia) 8 Reales 'Royal' (NGC AU 55.) The Finest Known of only a handful of examples. This historic, first dated Royal of all South America, struck from specially prepared dies, is an extremely important coin for collectors of Latin American numismatics. UNHOLED to boot !!!
Most impressive. That is a spectacular coin.
"The Central Intelligence Agency owns everyone of any significance in the major media" - William Colby, former CIA director
<< <i>1630 Potosi (Bolivia) 8 Reales 'Royal' (NGC AU 55.) The Finest Known of only a handful of examples. This historic, first dated Royal of all South America, struck from specially prepared dies, is an extremely important coin for collectors of Latin American numismatics. UNHOLED to boot !!!
Wow! There's a lot of absolutely gorgeous coins in this thread, but that coin's historical significance makes it an incredible beauty!
8 Reales Madness Collection