8 Reales Madness to date...

TwoKopeiki · August 11, 2011 6:49AM

The journey so far: My small collection of 8 Reales...

FistFullOfDollars · August 12, 2011 5:09AM

Some very nice coins, I like the 1st one and last 6 the best.

Pokermandude · August 12, 2011 5:13AM

Very nice! I like the 1780 a lot.

But I must ask... What is the date on the first one? That 3rd digit sure is odd. Backwards/warped 2?

TwoKopeiki · August 12, 2011 5:21AM

<< <i>Very nice! I like the 1780 a lot.

But I must ask... What is the date on the first one? That 3rd digit sure is odd. Backwards/warped 2? >>

Thanks! The pillar is 1759. It looks odd, but that's how "5" was styled on Mexico pillar series.

JCMhouston · August 12, 2011 7:27AM

Looking very good.

lloydchristmas · August 12, 2011 2:48PM

I think it's a very nice, well-matched set...and hardly small by any means.

theboz11 · August 12, 2011 5:30PM

Zohar · August 12, 2011 8:55PM

This is madness!

coinkat · August 13, 2011 2:39AM

At some point collectors will appreciate how difficult nice examples are to obtain- well done. I think the 1793 might be my favorite- at least at this moment in time until I look at them again

johnny9434 · August 13, 2011 5:06AM

way cool. i dont see anything wrong there

classport · August 13, 2011 7:11AM

Great Job! Some gorgeous examples.

TwoKopeiki · August 13, 2011 8:12AM

<< <i>This is madness! >>

Madness!?!? THIS... IS... SPARTAAAAAAAA!

Thank you all for your comments. It was an interesting journey so far. Watching myself evolve as a numismatist from when I just started in 2005, to selecting 8 reales as a subject of collecting, to narrowing it down to War of Independence, to continuously refine the non-primary 8 reales collection with the look and feel that I learned to appreciate.

This forum has been essential in my collecting and growing and I just wanted to say you guys rock! I'm glad we can share our numismatic passions with others. Thank you PCGS and all individual posters.

IloiloKano · August 13, 2011 9:25AM

An oft under appreciated side benefit to forming a specialized collection, besides the singular satisfaction it entails, is the expertise acquired in the process. For example, if I were to venture into the same collectable category, I would most surely seek out your advice beforehand.

A fine collection you have there, TwoKopeiki.

bidask · August 13, 2011 9:38AM

Looking at those and I feel I am back in the old west....

I recognize some of those too Mr TwoKopeiki !

TwoKopeiki · August 13, 2011 10:03AM

<< <i>I recognize some of those too Mr TwoKopeiki !

>>

You should, mr. Bidask

In fact, I have pieces in that set that I consider one of my best that came from board members. What can I say, you guys have an eye for quality and originality

RYK · August 14, 2011 1:12AM

Nice! I am planning to do the same with an 8R type set. I have three so far, with my eye on a couple more.

8 Reales Madness to date...

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