Another of my favorites. This, from the John Jay Pittman Collection (Heritage called it AU/UNC). It is fully UNC in my opinion (with some weakness of strike on the obverse).
1773 8 Reales (original blazing UNC). They don't come much better than this (1st year of Portrait).
1791 Bolivia 8 Reales (very, very tough in the higher grades). Could go 58 or 61, depending on the grader and his mood that day. Struck on larger flans (1789-1792), hence the inherent reverse weakness.
<< <i>Gary, where have you been hiding these beauties!
It's very unusual to see a fully struck Potosi 8 Reales due to their strike weakness. Fantastic examples >>
Thanks Roman. I didn't want to start posting when I finally decided to stop lurking behind the shadows because; 1) I was too new here and didn't want to make a huge splash early on and 2) my photography skills were poor at best. This is just a fraction of my Potosi/Bolivia. I've been aggressive with this country since 2004 so I be 'showing off' for Bolivia bragging rights as soon as I retrieve the major portion of my collection (out on collateralized loan) in the ensuing months. In the meantime, there is still a bit more in my arsenal. BTW, I always love to see your stuff! Keep them coming!
1839 Bolivia 1/2 Scudo (from the Caballero de las Yndias auction, 8 April 2009, lot #28, Barcelona ((ex. Schulman sale 1963 lot #70)) ). Muchas gracias Senor Lustig!
My newp from the Bowers (Ponterio) Baltimore World auction and one of my two 1985 Mexico 1 Onza end roll toners (toning is real as I own the original roll).
1767 Bolivia (Potosi PTS) 2 Reales, nice VF and a very tough coin in this grade!
1985 Mexico 1 Onza (I'll let the pictures speak for themselves). Color is accurate but my editing of the picture is terrible.
Well... it's gotta be Thursday somewhere, right? I really like the provisional coins from Peru. This is the Heritage auction description: Provisional Government 8 Reales 1823JP, KM136, XF40 NGC, problem free and about as high grade as is available for this type.
Absolutely stunning Bill! If I wasn't so focused on Bolivia (although, I will eventually branch out to include the 1836-39 Bolivian-Peruvian Confederation pieces), I would be spending my shekels on this stuff as well.
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!
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That is a lovely pillar dollar!
"The Central Intelligence Agency owns everyone of any significance in the major media" - William Colby, former CIA director
It's just that I got my PCGS grades.
Just remember guys. Some of coins you're posting were "modern crap" in 1379 too
It's just that I got my PCGS grades.
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Very nice gold 1957 50 Pesos you have there my friend
and the photo ain't too bad either
But, I just saw this thread now
A few of my favorites.
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CoinsAreFun Toned Silver Eagle Proof Album
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Gallery Mint Museum, Ron Landis& Joe Rust, The beginnings of the Golden Dollar
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More CoinsAreFun Pictorials NGC
Love the Mexico and Peru toners particularly......
It's just that I got my PCGS grades.
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It's just that I got my PCGS grades.
Gary
<< <i>Saving this post for this coming week because Bolivia is in the house and needs some 'representin'.
I Bolivia it does.
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Finally, as promised (I didn't want you guys to think that I was all talk and no show) BOLIVIA!!!
1730 Bolivia 8 Reales Cob (as struck)
1767 1 Reale Bolivia (tough in this grade)
1770 Lead Obverse New World Splasher (for the various mints in Central/South America, only a handful of pieces known!)
1774 2 Reales Bolivia (AU)
1807 1/4 Reale (Quartillo) CH UNC (probably finest known of less than 10 or so extant pieces)
Okay, give me your raw, honest opinions. I can take it!
Gary
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1773 8 Reales (original blazing UNC). They don't come much better than this (1st year of Portrait).
Gary
Here is another of my 8's.
1791 Bolivia 8 Reales (very, very tough in the higher grades). Could go 58 or 61, depending on the grader and his mood that day.
Struck on larger flans (1789-1792), hence the inherent reverse weakness.
Gary
1795 Bolivia 2 Reales
Gary
(ugh. that was bad)
I can see why you folks like Peru and Bolivia coinage.
In fact......
No!!!
No more shiny things you obsessive compulsive dolt !!!..
It's just that I got my PCGS grades.
1800 Bolivia 8 Reales (CH UNC). 1800-1802 are also struck on broader flans. This one is FULLY struck for the date!
Gary
1808 Bolivia 8 Reales (both Charles IV and Ferdinand VII are represented this year).
Gary
6700 minted
I give away money. I collect money.
I don’t love money . I do love the Lord God.
1865 Bolivia Half Melgarejo (purchased from Jeff Zarit as a Blazing UNC)
Gary
Just HAD to have one so you could play on the thread too- didn't you John?
The image isn't very good, copied from the seller's Ebay posting. But I really
do like the coin design; may look for a better one.
And I don't even HAVE it yet; just sent an offer of $32.00 that I think
will be accepted.
If not-well at least I got to play......
It's just that I got my PCGS grades.
1788 Bolivia 8 Reales (NGC 63, without a doubt, undergraded!).
Gary
It's very unusual to see a fully struck Potosi 8 Reales due to their strike weakness. Fantastic examples
8 Reales Madness Collection
<< <i>Gary, where have you been hiding these beauties!
It's very unusual to see a fully struck Potosi 8 Reales due to their strike weakness. Fantastic examples
Thanks Roman. I didn't want to start posting when I finally decided to stop lurking behind the shadows because; 1) I was too new here and didn't want to make a huge splash early on and 2) my photography skills were poor at best. This is just a fraction of my Potosi/Bolivia. I've been aggressive with this country since 2004 so I be 'showing off' for Bolivia bragging rights as soon as I retrieve the major portion of my collection (out on collateralized loan) in the ensuing months. In the meantime, there is still a bit more in my arsenal. BTW, I always love to see your stuff! Keep them coming!
Gary
1839 Bolivia 1/2 Scudo (from the Caballero de las Yndias auction, 8 April 2009, lot #28, Barcelona ((ex. Schulman sale 1963 lot #70)) ).
Muchas gracias Senor Lustig!
Gary
I had no idea Andy goes to the ELSEN auctions in person. I bid on their lots often.
8 Reales Madness Collection
1767 Bolivia (Potosi PTS) 2 Reales, nice VF and a very tough coin in this grade!
1985 Mexico 1 Onza (I'll let the pictures speak for themselves). Color is accurate but my editing of the picture is terrible.
Gary
8 Reales Madness Collection
1769/8 Bolivia (PTS) 4 Reales
More to follow!
Let's kick start this thread!
Gary
Provisional Government 8 Reales 1823JP, KM136, XF40 NGC, problem free and about as high grade as is available for this type.
Gary
1825 Bolivia (PTS) 8 Reales NGC 61 (original skin, looks nicer than NGC's grade, struck in medal rotation)
Gary
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
1767 Bolivia (PTS) 8 Reales NGC AU55 (finest known) replaces my Whittier EF45, RRRRR (Now I have 2 of this date!)
Gary
Here's my meager offering in NGC MS63:
A very common coin, but I like the color and die cracks on this one. LARGER IMAGE
<< <i>Its hard to keep up with you, Gary.
Here's my meager offering in NGC MS63:
A very common coin, but I like the color and die cracks on this one. LARGER IMAGE >>
Gary
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