Those are all part of the Charles III denomination set that I have been working on and have shown here previously. Additionally, I also have an example of the 1/2 real, a two reales, the one escudo and I had an example of a 4 escudos.
The three above though are also Ex @Boosibri and part of the set he was building at one time.
Now to explain the prior post.
You see yesterday I was able to upgrade the 4 Escudos that was in my set.
However, this is not just any 4 escudos, it's the former Ex Boosibri / Ex Norweb / Ex Eldorado example.
So it's nice that those four coins are reunited in this set, which by the way still really badly needs the 2 escudos to be complete. @MrEureka
Happy Thursday everyone. I got my grades yesterday and trueviews this morning. Very happy to add this piece to my type set as it's probably the only gold I'll add for a long time, though I won't stop trying.
Looks like a nice coin. Cinquefoils and round 9. I'm sorry you didn't get it.
Thanks. The date is common enough but in a very uncommon grade. This coin sold once before since I have been buying this design, but I have never seen another even close and it looks better than any of the plate coins in my references too.
I have only paid more than the winning bid once and it was a graded coin. I don't see anything wrong with it but didn't want to risk getting "buried".
Bit of a random purchase for me but I've always wanted one of these. Thought it would be fun to do a type set of them similar to the 8R type set on the PCGS Registry.
After many months at PCGS, the first of my Mexico 1945 20c were graded. There was one error in the hoard, which I submitted under Regular service. Another batch is under Economy service, which is still pending.
Here is the error coin (obverse lamination) from the Armando Hoard:
That’s awesome! I sold that coin a couple months ago on eBay. I’m assuming you’re the one who bought it. I didn’t pick up on the overdate. Well done! I don’t think I would have sold it if I knew that. Congratulations! Always fun to cherry-pick. I always thought it was a pleasing coin, probably deserves an AU but missing the luster, I was the one who sent it in to be graded and photographed.
That’s awesome! I sold that coin a couple months ago on eBay. I’m assuming you’re the one who bought it.
Yes, I bought it off eBay.
First I need to admit I'm a sucker for one real's, both pillars and portraits, that are XF and higher and not priced crazy. I have several of them that I've bought and kept outside of my main collection.
In this case I thought it was the overdate variety based off true view images and said what the heck I'll take a shot to see if it is.
As you mentioned, the coin actually does look nicer in-hand than one might otherwise perceive it to based on the pictures or its given grade. The way I look at the coin is that it's a solid for the grade 45.
I realize it's Monday, so please excuse this faux pas, but I wanted to share.
I was able to pick up a copy of The March 1997 Spink America sale of The Norweb Collection of Brazilian, Bolivian, Colombian and Chilean coins.
The catalog had a realized price list (via a faxed copy) tucked in the back.
I was happy to pick this up because, depicted within this catalog, is the 1776 P-SF Colombian 4 Escudos (Ex Norweb) that I was able to acquire recently.
I think it's kinda cool.
After nearly 10 years here on the forums I'm starting to feel like a true coin collector, perhaps in another 10, god willing, I'll start to feel like a true numismatist.
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What's the undertype? I can't seem to place the design.
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It’s an 1802 Portrait per the 2011 auction write-up. I can’t personally place the under type looking at it.
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This is a guess based on what I think I see.
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I think you're right. The deformed oval clasp was throwing me off.
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I'm BACK!!! Used to be Billet7 on the old forum.
As my man George Washington said:
"Addiction, when it begins to take root, is a plant of rapid growth.”
1955 Venezuela 60 Bolivares (X-MB67)
Caciques de Venezuela series
Chief Guaicaipuro
Inter-change Bank Suiza
AU 22.2 Grams .900 (20 grams .999)
Pop of 3/0.
--Severian the Lame
Recent pickup
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Today's arrival:
I like that coin !
I give away money. I collect money.
I don’t love money . I do love the Lord God.
Song - Reunited
More info to follow...
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@JohnnyCache All of those look super familiar. Where do i know them from? And congrats!
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Just got my hands on this one today...
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@TwoKopeiki
Those are all part of the Charles III denomination set that I have been working on and have shown here previously. Additionally, I also have an example of the 1/2 real, a two reales, the one escudo and I had an example of a 4 escudos.
The three above though are also Ex @Boosibri and part of the set he was building at one time.
Now to explain the prior post.
You see yesterday I was able to upgrade the 4 Escudos that was in my set.
However, this is not just any 4 escudos, it's the former Ex Boosibri / Ex Norweb / Ex Eldorado example.
So it's nice that those four coins are reunited in this set, which by the way still really badly needs the 2 escudos to be complete. @MrEureka
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Great buy @JohnnyCache !!
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No recent purchases, but how about a new reel on Instagram?
https://www.instagram.com/reel/CiRoHXCrNBY/?igshid=MDJmNzVkMjY=
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That 1791 Mo-FM in PCGS MS63 is beautiful!
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Life's too short to collect ugly coins
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My latest pickup. Really rare CR countermark. Much rarer still with the earlier Guatemala mark.
Doggedly collecting coins of the Central American Republic.
Visit the Society of US Pattern Collectors at USPatterns.com.
The Trueview failed to capture the luster and pull away toning
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Mexico, one escudo 1815.
Couple of additions from today's SARC auction:
1800 8 Reales that look promising to be an 8/7 overdate:
And a common 1809 in NGC AU55 that i couldn't pass up for the price of the opening bid:
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@TwoKopeiki the 8/7 looks really promising!
Happy Thursday everyone. I got my grades yesterday and trueviews this morning. Very happy to add this piece to my type set as it's probably the only gold I'll add for a long time, though I won't stop trying.
Congratulations! I really like the toning.
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I'm BACK!!! Used to be Billet7 on the old forum.
I thought that this looked good enough to buy from an auction in Spain today.
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And this crossed this past week as a specimen.
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Good week @Boosibri
Newp and Upgrade to the Charles III denomination set.
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Help me i'm addicted to making Instagram reels.
This latest one is a NEWP from Stephen Album.
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I was hoping to win a coin up for auction today but was outbid by multiple bidders. Fourth time it's happened in the last year or so.
What was the coin?
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1769 Bolivia pillar 2 reales in the Kunker auction.
https://elive-auction.de/lose/127144
Looks like a nice coin. Cinquefoils and round 9. I'm sorry you didn't get it.
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Thanks. The date is common enough but in a very uncommon grade. This coin sold once before since I have been buying this design, but I have never seen another even close and it looks better than any of the plate coins in my references too.
I have only paid more than the winning bid once and it was a graded coin. I don't see anything wrong with it but didn't want to risk getting "buried".
Gee whiz, I thought the U.S. auctions houses estimates were bad, this lot estimate is a bit extreme.
Pictures for posterity
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Couldn't pass on this one for the price> @TwoKopeiki said:
I enjoyed watching the Unboxing of the 1800 and 1809 Mexico Mint 8 Reales video.
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Uh-oh. I didn't think I shared the full video!
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Unique 1983 pattern Balboa with the "Ley 0500" reverse (in copper nickel and NOT silver):
Well, just Love coins, period.
Chief Guicaipuro: Two million six thousand sixty Bolívares
--Severian the Lame
Bit of a random purchase for me but I've always wanted one of these. Thought it would be fun to do a type set of them similar to the 8R type set on the PCGS Registry.
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The best collecting goals lie right on the border between the possible and the impossible. - Andy Lustig, "MrEureka"
M1-65b
1765/3
Aside from the 5/3 this coin shows evidence of the entire reverse legend being re-cut.
You can easily see the re-cut w/shift upon close inspection.
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After many months at PCGS, the first of my Mexico 1945 20c were graded. There was one error in the hoard, which I submitted under Regular service. Another batch is under Economy service, which is still pending.
Here is the error coin (obverse lamination) from the Armando Hoard:
@JohnnyCache said:
That’s awesome! I sold that coin a couple months ago on eBay. I’m assuming you’re the one who bought it. I didn’t pick up on the overdate. Well done! I don’t think I would have sold it if I knew that. Congratulations! Always fun to cherry-pick. I always thought it was a pleasing coin, probably deserves an AU but missing the luster, I was the one who sent it in to be graded and photographed.
I'm BACK!!! Used to be Billet7 on the old forum.
Yes, I bought it off eBay.
First I need to admit I'm a sucker for one real's, both pillars and portraits, that are XF and higher and not priced crazy. I have several of them that I've bought and kept outside of my main collection.
In this case I thought it was the overdate variety based off true view images and said what the heck I'll take a shot to see if it is.
As you mentioned, the coin actually does look nicer in-hand than one might otherwise perceive it to based on the pictures or its given grade. The way I look at the coin is that it's a solid for the grade 45.
Charles III Album
Charles III Portrait Set
Charles IV Album
Charles IV Portrait Set
Ah, just was graded and imaged! 1980 Panama 100 Balboas in 69 PL (I don't see the ?mark in obverse field to right):
https://images.pcgs.com/CoinFacts/45217263_246355341_max.jpg
I can't get the image to directly post, any help on this?
Well, just Love coins, period.
Do not know if this works, hth.
Steps I did, I use chrome:
Open that url link
Right-click on the image and select Copy Image
Go back to the message and right-click and Paste
Depending on the size of the image and/or internet speed, may take a little bit to show up a url link with the image to be displayed here.
Thanks for that!
Here is another coin just back from grading - 1913 Caballito:
Well, just Love coins, period.
These are a few of the one real coins that I've picked up recently.
They are part of a very casual side collection that I do for fun.
Charles III Album
Charles III Portrait Set
Charles IV Album
Charles IV Portrait Set
I realize it's Monday, so please excuse this faux pas, but I wanted to share.
I was able to pick up a copy of The March 1997 Spink America sale of The Norweb Collection of Brazilian, Bolivian, Colombian and Chilean coins.
The catalog had a realized price list (via a faxed copy) tucked in the back.
I was happy to pick this up because, depicted within this catalog, is the 1776 P-SF Colombian 4 Escudos (Ex Norweb) that I was able to acquire recently.
I think it's kinda cool.
After nearly 10 years here on the forums I'm starting to feel like a true coin collector, perhaps in another 10, god willing, I'll start to feel like a true numismatist.
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Charles III Album
Charles III Portrait Set
Charles IV Album
Charles IV Portrait Set