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my new favorite coin......... thanks MrEureka

boiler78boiler78 Posts: 3,119 ✭✭✭✭✭
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Andy Lustigs' table is always a favorite stop at any coin show. He handles a wide range of numismatic material...... everything from patterns and cool error coins to world coins. I happened by his table at the FUN show and he showed me a coin that I didn't know I needed but having the coin in hand quickly changed that. I couldn't stop thinking about it for the rest of the show and after I got home I contacted Andy and gave it a new home. Thanks Andy!

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    JustacommemanJustacommeman Posts: 22,852 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Magnifícanos!

    Was this back of the table or in his case?

    Andy is a cool fella

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    SmudgeSmudge Posts: 10,011 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Wow.

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    rickoricko Posts: 98,724 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Double wow.... I can see why you wanted/obtained that coin.... A golden beauty.... Have you had all the marks etc. interpreted?? Cheers, RickO

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    ashelandasheland Posts: 24,548 ✭✭✭✭✭

    That is remarkable!

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    FloridafacelifterFloridafacelifter Posts: 1,406 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Nice coin- congratulations!

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    CatbertCatbert Posts: 8,273 ✭✭✭✭✭

    1663 - a looooong time ago! I bet that is just way cool to have in hand and to think about its history.

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    gumby1234gumby1234 Posts: 5,901 ✭✭✭✭✭

    I love it

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    WAYNEASWAYNEAS Posts: 7,278 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Many eye catching details on that puppy.
    A great strike for 1663.
    With this being an MS 63 grade, I would like to see what the higher grades have to show.
    Wayne

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    coinnutcoinnut Posts: 1,434 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Spectacular Coin!! I love it.

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    SmEagle1795SmEagle1795 Posts: 2,209 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Congratulations! Regarding "in hand", if you haven't held a gold 8 escudo outside of a holder, I'd highly recommend it (just perhaps not with this high grade example).

    There are very few numismatic experiences that can replicate holding an ounce of pirate treasure in your bare hand. I have a worn doubloon on my desk and play with it regularly.

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    DCWDCW Posts: 7,921 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @boiler78 never ceases to amaze with his wonderful collection!
    Congrats on the new acquisition

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    relicsncoinsrelicsncoins Posts: 8,328 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Super cool. Arrrrrrrr Matey.

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    ThreeCentSilverFLThreeCentSilverFL Posts: 1,700 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Cobs are awesome! Even better in gold! That one is a beast! It has a very nicely centered Shield, and a clear overdate to boot! Very cool.

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    coinbufcoinbuf Posts: 12,636 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Very cool new addition, congrats!

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    TPRCTPRC Posts: 3,819 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Super cool!!!

    Tom

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    moursundmoursund Posts: 3,207 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Makes me want one. Do they come in "affordable"?

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    crazyhounddogcrazyhounddog Posts: 14,259 ✭✭✭✭✭

    I’ll co-sign the WOW!! What a beauty 👍

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    kazkaz Posts: 9,393 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Beautiful! Looking at the label, under Spain I see "Calico-1904 M-- What is that in reference to?

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    airplanenutairplanenut Posts: 22,803 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Andy's table routinely has many coins I don't know I need. That said, my wallet often says it doesn't matter how much I need them, I need to wait.

    Very cool coin!

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    NumisOxideNumisOxide Posts: 11,051 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Very cool piece for sure!!

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    BoosibriBoosibri Posts: 12,747 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Wonderful coin! Come on over to the World forum sometime!

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    Type2Type2 Posts: 13,985 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Very nice.



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    ThreeCentSilverFLThreeCentSilverFL Posts: 1,700 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @kaz said:
    Beautiful! Looking at the label, under Spain I see "Calico-1904 M-- What is that in reference to?

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    OnastoneOnastone Posts: 4,432 ✭✭✭✭✭

    I did an image search on this to uncover some of the cryptic markings, the results came back instantly saying: Cool Coin!

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    ZoinsZoins Posts: 34,521 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Gorgeous coin @boiler78!

    Compared to other Spanish gold from that era I've seen the photos look a bit dark. Do the photos represent what it looks like in hand?

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    jesbrokenjesbroken Posts: 11,280 ✭✭✭✭✭

    First one I have ever seen and wow glad I didn't hold it in my hand. That is so beautiful it is hard to put words together that describes it.
    Jim


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    fastfreddiefastfreddie Posts: 2,978 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Every coin in your collection would be my new favorite!

    Congratulations!

    Great gold!

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    Steven59Steven59 Posts: 11,502 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Absolutely beautiful coin

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    HigashiyamaHigashiyama Posts: 2,329 ✭✭✭✭✭

    That is an indescribably beautiful coin!

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    scubafuelscubafuel Posts: 2,088 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Very cool! I wonder how big the planchet would have to be to get all the details on the coin?

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    SwampboySwampboy Posts: 13,278 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Sweet old gold!

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    TwoKopeikiTwoKopeiki Posts: 9,969 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Andy's the best.

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    JustacommemanJustacommeman Posts: 22,852 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @TwoKopeiki said:
    Andy's the best.

    And still alive

    m

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    johnny9434johnny9434 Posts: 34,690 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Old gold, love it

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    LakesammmanLakesammman Posts: 17,705 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Modern holder - I'll pass...... :D

    I remember you ruminating over that piece during the show - congrats on a great purchase!

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    WalkerfanWalkerfan Posts: 10,416 ✭✭✭✭✭

    What a treasure!!

    Breathtaking to behold!!

    Congrats to you both!!

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    NicNic Posts: 3,438 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Sweet! Crack her out. Let her breathe again.

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    jshaulisjshaulis Posts: 1,050 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @fastfreddie said:
    Every coin in your collection would be my new favorite!

    Congratulations!

    Great gold!

    I can not agree more!

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