Pillar newps

messydesk

A couple new 4 reales:

messydesk

... in case I wanted to make change for this guy and didn't have my axe handy:

jgenn

Nice grouping from the three main American mints. Got any pillars from Guatemala?

messydesk

There was a Guatemalan 1770 4 reales in the auction last week, but I didn't chase it too hard. I would have liked to, but wanted to keep some dry powder for later lots.

lordmarcovan

I like them all, particularly the '58 8R.

I want one, but haven't gotten there yet.

Had a harshly cleaned (but strong AU-details) Pillar 8R a while back. It was polished enough to make me suspect its authenticity. I sold it on eBay, with appropriate disclaimers about not knowing for sure. It went very well and sold to a collector in China. (Yes, the irony of that was not lost on me.) It could very well have been one of those real coins that just looks fake.

I just haven't found a "Box of 20" worthy example that I both like and can afford just yet.

Maybe a 4 or a 2 would work for me, to represent the Pillar type, but naturally, I want an 8, like everybody else.

I would imagine that makes the smaller denoms a bit underappreciated and perhaps presents some opportunities, eh?

messydesk

4 reales are harder to find in high grade than the 8s are. Your prospects for a Box of 20 coin are better with an 8.

STLNATS

Very nice group, especially like the Lima 8R. I have a couple of small fractions somewhere, but there has been something else to chase before I pulled the trigger on an 8R. Maybe something my kids can do for Christmas since I'm up to date on the papal stuff (for the moment only and that too will change)

TwoKopeiki

Nice bunch! Love those pillars.