Mexico City numismatic pursuits
RockyMtnProspector
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Just found out I'll be headed to Mexico City in August (unfortunately the same week/days as the ANA show in Philly).
After reading @Justacommeman and his post on Mexico City, was wondering what numismatic-related opportunities there are (shops, museums), and also the general what-can-be-seen-in-a-weekend recommendations. I have business from Wed-Friday, but will probably stay through Sunday so at least one full day of free sightseeing is likely.
Thanks in advance.
GSAs, OBW rolls, Seated, Walkers. Anything old and Colorado-focused, CO nationals.
Gonna get me a $50 Octagonal someday. Some. Day.
Gonna get me a $50 Octagonal someday. Some. Day.
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Don't drink the water. Don't do it. Or do it and let us know how it .....comes out. Or don't. Your choice.
Be careful there.
The water won't hurt you . . . as long as it's in tequila ! ! !
1947-P & D; 1948-D; 1949-P & S; 1950-D & S; and 1952-S.
Any help locating any of these OBW rolls would be gratefully appreciated!
You will want to go here. It’s Carlos Slim ( worlds richest man depending on the day) personal museum where he also houses his coin collection. It’s free and worth spending a few hours.
https://www.npr.org/2011/05/14/136051387/worlds-richest-man-opens-flashy-museum-in-mexico
I’ve lived and/ or worked in most major cities in the US or abroad. I’ve been to most countries in the world for work. Mexico City is my favorite city of all them all. The best food, people, architecture and museums. The culture is amazing. I love working here and hope to spend the rest of my career here but Monteal maybe in the cards. One of my wives friends just spent last weekend in Mexico City and she can’t stop taking about it.
Drop me a line if your there during the week and I’ll buy you a mescal. Let me know if you have any questions.
mark
Fellas, leave the tight pants to the ladies. If I can count the coins in your pockets you better use them to call a tailor. Stay thirsty my friends......
That's what I was really trying to get at. You did it for me. Thanks Amigo!
As I get closer to the business trip and know more specifics, I will reach out again. At a minimum, I should be able to square away that following Saturday for sightseeing. Thanks, @Justacommeman for your input and reflections on the city. I enjoyed your thread immensely (aside from the earthquake part!).
Gonna get me a $50 Octagonal someday. Some. Day.
With all due respect. If Mexico City is as wonderful as you say it is, then why are my good friends Lilliana, Pancho, Hugo, y Oscar, etc., ETC., who were born and raised there now living here in SoCal? They don't share your opinion. Maybe if they were friends with Carlos Slim they might. But they're not And they don't. I think it's all about the dinero amigo. As in you got it or you don't. Buenos Noches. Vaya con dios.
It’s not a great place for the poor or those struggling to get ahead . Most big cities aren’t. If your not well off here there are better options.
New York City is the greatest city to live if you’re flush. If you are poor or struggling it’s one of the worst. True of most large cities. Mexico City is no different.
Regardless the food is great whether it’s street tacos or Michelin. Most museums are free. They have more then anywhere in the world. The people are the people and I find them unbelievably lovely. Probably like you find Lilliana, Pancho, Hugo y Oscar. So all that holds true.
mark
Fellas, leave the tight pants to the ladies. If I can count the coins in your pockets you better use them to call a tailor. Stay thirsty my friends......
Having lived and worked in several different countries, I can totally agree with Mark...Most cities have their two sections... however, the people are the key. One must spend some time with the people, they are truly the greatest attraction in any country/city. When seeing a museum or special attraction, you experience entirely different dimensions when seen with local people to give you background information. Cheers, RickO