Thanks Roman. I got blown out of the water last night during Session 1 of the Heritage World auction on the 1841 Bolivia 8 Escudo. I bowed out at 8K. It sold for 13K (plus juice). During Millenia, it sold for 9K plus juice. Moon money, if you ask me but I saved myself a bundle for next time
The one bid I had in for the Session 1 ended-up being $200 short. Was gunning strong (or at least I thought it strong) for that 1826 Zacatecas 8R I was wondering if you were bidding on that coin, for it surely has "Roman-appeal". For a raw coin, it went for fairly strong money.
I got this raw at a Santa Clara CA show not too long ago. I liked the look of it. This is my first forum photo. I'm still developing my picture taking skills. And I only have a point and shoot camera for now.
Sorry about the blank post. My first post on this forum. This thread of "Thursday North/South American Coins" really caught my eye. Now I just need to figure out how to post images so I can participate
Hey Roman, what can I say. Great minds think alike. Here's another one in NGC MS62. If I look real hard, while standing on my head with one eye closed, I can see on the obverse at 11 o'clock, what looks like a misplaced 0. What do you all think? Or am I cracked just like the die?
Hmm, there's definitely something there. I don't think it's a 0 since the letter style doesn't fit. Also, it appears to be raised - something on the die itself.
<< <i>They look really nice, Roman. I'm trying to see the different die pairs that you mention, but I'm a NEWB to these things. Help a brother out.
rwyarmch, all I can say is WOW! Where do you find these things? >>
Bill, you can see small differences in both coins, especially when you look at the location of legend next to the main elements. For example, look at the last A in GRATIA in relationship to the portrait, or the mintmark in relationship to the left pillar.
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I was wondering if you were bidding on that coin, for it surely has "Roman-appeal". For a raw coin, it went for fairly strong money.
8 Reales Madness Collection
This is my first forum photo. I'm still developing my picture taking skills. And I only have a point and shoot camera for now.
it to me for our grandchild's registry set....
It's just that I got my PCGS grades.
Now you can see it.
Gary
1814 1/4 Real, Sierra de Pinos, Mexico
1816 1/4 Real, Popayan, Colombia
Doggedly collecting coins of the Central American Republic.
Visit the Society of US Pattern Collectors at USPatterns.com.
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1819 Potosi 8 Reales FUN NEWP
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1817 Potosi 8 Reales FUN NEWP
1814 Potosi 8 Reales FUN NEWP
1813 Potosi 8 Reales FUN NEWP
1830 Bolivia 4 Soles CH+ UNC
Don't let the sheer amount of coins fool you. I scored BIG TIME with the grades as well!
FUN been beddy beddy good to me!
Gary
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<< <i>Where is evrybody? Let's see some coins! >>
No new additions to post, but I can sure marvel at yours
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Here's a pillar I picked-up in the last Aureo auction. I'll post my own photos once it arrives and has an acetone bath.
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Gary
If I look real hard, while standing on my head with one eye closed, I can see on the obverse at 11 o'clock, what looks like a misplaced 0.
What do you all think? Or am I cracked just like the die?
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What do you think this is? Not a clash (doesn't look like anything on the other side) I think a strike thru. Maybe a pop can top got stuck in the die
I really like the die clashes on this NGC MS62 example.
Here are a couple of 1808 raw AU pieces that will be going to the slab factory next. Looks to be 2 different die pairs, as well.
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rwyarmch, all I can say is WOW! Where do you find these things?
1807 Potosi (Bolivia) 4 Reales NGC 62 (forget the grade, look at the coin!) Ex. Whittier Collection
Gary
<< <i>They look really nice, Roman. I'm trying to see the different die pairs that you mention, but I'm a NEWB to these things. Help a brother out.
rwyarmch, all I can say is WOW! Where do you find these things? >>
Bill, you can see small differences in both coins, especially when you look at the location of legend next to the main elements. For example, look at the last A in GRATIA in relationship to the portrait, or the mintmark in relationship to the left pillar.
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<< <i>Forgive me if I posted this coin already. It's about time though, to get life breathed back into this thread...
1807 Potosi (Bolivia) 4 Reales NGC 62 (forget the grade, look at the coin!) Ex. Whittier Collection >>
What a stunning example, Gary!
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That's a Wow!
Here is a decent Bolivian.
Here is the link to my Costa Rican coin collection Costa Rica Pride
Here is the link to my Honduran coin collection Honduras
Here is the link to me El Salvador coin collection El Salvador
If you have any of the above coins for sale let me know...thanks
Errol
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Take Care, Dave
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1865 One Melgarejo Bolivia (ex. Whittier)
Edited to add; this coin is FULLY struck on the reverse! Tough to find!
Gary
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