Picked up a small Collection of 8 Reales...
DenverDave
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Probably 30 coins in small envelopes, marked in pencil long ago...
Here's the best one ( I think ) what dose the board think...
Notice... the Snake has a fork tongue...
Your input is Welcome...
Here's the best one ( I think ) what dose the board think...
Notice... the Snake has a fork tongue...
Your input is Welcome...
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funky!!!
more pics!!!
Very strong...
Plus, the sheer nonchalance- eh, a small collection of 8 Reales...
is that you end up being governed by inferiors. – Plato
8 Reales Madness Collection
The color is very close as in-hand but the coins have been in the envelopes so long that straight on they have a haze that mutes the color...
No pre 60's, Here's the oldest in the collection...
Note the Adjustment Marks in the cap and the eagles wings...
Plus I think there is a crud on the right wing...
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Take Care, Dave
The 1897 has some good character with the die crack, adjustment marks, and an overall solid strike on top of being the last date of the series.
The 1876 is cool to see how some were crudely struck and it has a nice rose hue to it.
Here's the Coin that got me started on 8 Reales...
Mainly I collect Early American Silver Bust Halfs, that lead to early 8R and then the Cap & Ray...
I love the design and the die breaks associated with the Cap & Ray...
But I must admit I know very little of the series, so your input is greatly appreciated...!
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Take Care, Dave
8 Reales Madness Collection
That the problem with Denver, 3M people and only one major show a year..."-(
But I'll see you there...
Currently Listed: Nothing
Take Care, Dave