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First: SHOW me an UNC 8R coin, Second: Hypothesize how it survived in UNC state!

HyperionHyperion Posts: 7,440 ✭✭✭
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I'm thinking of reaching forward for an UNC one for my box o 20....but I keep thinking.. how?

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  • TwoKopeikiTwoKopeiki Posts: 9,859 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I don't have any UNCs, but this is definitely something Gary can provide image

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  • WWWWWW Posts: 2,609 ✭✭✭
    Here's a Mexican 1882 Mo MH 8R in NGC MS63. I'm not sure how it survived, but I'm glad it did. image

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  • laurentyvanlaurentyvan Posts: 4,243 ✭✭✭
    Here is a link to an article concerning "How do Coins Survive?" which I found informative.


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  • OchoRealesOchoReales Posts: 1,500 ✭
    Hey Roman, did I hear my name? Thanks for the shameless plug! image


    You asked, so...


    1788 Bolivia (Potosi) 8R NGC 63
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    1773 Bolivia (Potosi) 8R ex. Pittman UNC
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    1800 Bolivia (Potosi) 8R Blazing UNC
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    1791 Bolivia (Potosi) 8R liner coin (could go either way, but a tough coin struck this well)
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    Keep in mind that Potosi 8 Reales are extremely tough in UNC. Mexico City UNC's are probably the most plentiful!

    My hypothesis; either 1) a discovered hoard, or 2) an insightful collector, or 3) someone who just saw history in their selfless hands and decided to put something away without regards to seeing any future profit for himself or even possibly for his future heirs (since collecting coins probably was not even in the equation).



    Edited for spelling. Caught that one pretty late! image
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  • HyperionHyperion Posts: 7,440 ✭✭✭
    holy crap!!! great examples! I was checking these out on my kindle last night and the B&W images didn't come close to the "real thing"


    when it comes down to preserved coins I think 1 and only 1 thing: Rich Folk.
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  • OchoRealesOchoReales Posts: 1,500 ✭
    Thanks Frank. I learned decades ago by my numismatic mentors to ALWAYS buy the best I could afford/locate. I still hold that advice dear!
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    Gary
  • coinkatcoinkat Posts: 23,836 ✭✭✭✭✭
    sorry I have no images to share- buy someimage

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  • HyperionHyperion Posts: 7,440 ✭✭✭
    awesome thread and pics
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  • LancastercoinLancastercoin Posts: 251
    No pic but in my case here in Houston rests a portrait 8R from Potosi, I think 1808 and NGC 63. It survived in a hoard, maybe about 20-30 coins.
  • OchoRealesOchoReales Posts: 1,500 ✭
    Man, I love this thread! Hopefully, more to come after my December Argentina/Bolivia trip!

    1825 Potosi Bolivia 8 Reales NGC61 (undergraded by at least 1 1/2 points)

    Edited to add; not looking to find anything down there, I'll just have time to photograph more of my existing pieces when I return!

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  • JCMhoustonJCMhouston Posts: 5,306 ✭✭✭
    I only have a couple of 8R's, and only from Peru. This 1827 is in an NGC 62 holder.

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  • bidaskbidask Posts: 14,028 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I think I saw one or two in the non floor auction heritage nyinc coming up.
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  • OchoRealesOchoReales Posts: 1,500 ✭
    Yes you did. And I WILL be bidding strong for those! image
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    Gary
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