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TheGoonies1985TheGoonies1985 Posts: 5,404 ✭✭✭✭✭
edited January 27, 2024 12:36PM in World & Ancient Coins Forum

If you feel like sharing please do so. I will add mine in 2024 since I have done all the shopping I will be doing for 2023. One I get my coins graded I will add the 2023 purchases as well.

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  • TheGoonies1985TheGoonies1985 Posts: 5,404 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited September 1, 2024 1:30PM

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  • SimonWSimonW Posts: 816 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @PillarDollarCollector said:
    Got this one a while back the only numerically graded 1755 Mexico 1 real at NGC. PCGS has 1 as well that is higher that sold for 1560$ not long ago. I tried to win the PCGS example it had last sold for 300$ but for some reason 2 people just went at it and it grades XF-40. Not worth that kind of money in that type of grade at least not to me.

    There must be another reason for the extreme price. Was it an overdate or unknown variety? Even $300 for an XF is pretty strong money, not obscene, but high. $1560 is WAY high!

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  • bidaskbidask Posts: 14,011 ✭✭✭✭✭


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  • TheGoonies1985TheGoonies1985 Posts: 5,404 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited December 12, 2023 5:43PM

    @SimonW said:

    @PillarDollarCollector said:
    Got this one a while back the only numerically graded 1755 Mexico 1 real at NGC. PCGS has 1 as well that is higher that sold for 1560$ not long ago. I tried to win the PCGS example it had last sold for 300$ but for some reason 2 people just went at it and it grades XF-40. Not worth that kind of money in that type of grade at least not to me.

    There must be another reason for the extreme price. Was it an overdate or unknown variety? Even $300 for an XF is pretty strong money, not obscene, but high. $1560 is WAY high!

    Here is the link:

    https://auctions.stacksbowers.com/lots/view/3-141I8H/mexico-real-1755-mo-m-mexico-city-mint-ferdinand-vi-pcgs-ef-40

    It was the only 1755 graded when that auction occurred so the highest graded and still is the highest graded. I could not believe the final hammer price it last sold for 300$. I am glad I did not end up buying at 900$ + the juice. Mine is uglier sure but at 77$ I am OK with it.

    Possibly 2 collectors fighting for the highest example graded.

  • bigmarty58bigmarty58 Posts: 2,002 ✭✭✭✭✭



    Nice full 8 beads on this 5 Cent coin. Purchased in a ICCS AU 58 holder. Sent in to NGC and was quite pleased with the new grade.

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  • MICHAELDIXONMICHAELDIXON Posts: 6,482 ✭✭✭✭✭

    My only purchase at FUN from Cody Bushey. Colors are nicer than this NGC "Glamour" shot.


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  • kconway419kconway419 Posts: 5 ✭

    Two Morgans:

    1

    Front:

    Back:

    2

    Front:

    Back:

  • tcollectstcollects Posts: 1,005 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @Coinlover101 said:
    I got this one today. Bolivia 1854 Commemorative 1/2 Escudo. Potosi Mint.

    Eliasberg had one in his gold coin collection but this one is a better grade at MS61 vs AU Details.


    cool coin

  • TheGoonies1985TheGoonies1985 Posts: 5,404 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited September 1, 2024 1:30PM

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  • scubafuelscubafuel Posts: 1,826 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @PhilArnold no good deed goes unpunished! But I like the version you came up with.

  • bidaskbidask Posts: 14,011 ✭✭✭✭✭

    B) Rare coin.

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    I give away money. I collect money.
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  • ELuisELuis Posts: 1,047 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited April 13, 2024 10:53AM

    Have bought some so far, this is one of the last ones, that also posted on my some new additions topic:

  • TheGoonies1985TheGoonies1985 Posts: 5,404 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited September 1, 2024 1:31PM

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    edited September 1, 2024 1:31PM

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  • WCCWCC Posts: 2,562 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @PillarDollarCollector said:
    Waited a long time for a 1733 numerically graded to show up almost 2 years. Glad I was able to win this solo graded by PCGS. NGC only has 2 higher in VF.

    Two years isn't even close to a long time. :)

    You're thinking in the context of collecting US or Canadian coinage.

    I'm still waiting for a second chance to buy a coin I passed on eBay 22 years ago. Maybe sold privately since.

  • TheGoonies1985TheGoonies1985 Posts: 5,404 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited April 14, 2024 12:29PM

    @WCC said:

    @PillarDollarCollector said:
    Waited a long time for a 1733 numerically graded to show up almost 2 years. Glad I was able to win this solo graded by PCGS. NGC only has 2 higher in VF.

    Two years isn't even close to a long time. :)

    You're thinking in the context of collecting US or Canadian coinage.

    I'm still waiting for a second chance to buy a coin I passed on eBay 22 years ago. Maybe sold privately since.

    I consider myself lucky anytime I add a coin. For me 2 years out of 4 years collecting Latin American coins seems like a long period you are correct but I know deep down now it is not.

  • TheGoonies1985TheGoonies1985 Posts: 5,404 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Amazing coin of a very rare date SimonW!!! Congrats!!!

  • TheGoonies1985TheGoonies1985 Posts: 5,404 ✭✭✭✭✭

    SimonW you should post your other win as well 2 very rare coins in numerical grades. Coins to be proud of for sure!!!

  • TheGoonies1985TheGoonies1985 Posts: 5,404 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @ELuis said:
    And this one:

    Very nice!!!

  • clarkbar04clarkbar04 Posts: 4,931 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Not my only, but my most recent. This completes the 1909-1920 date range. The 1911 is NGC but I don't know if I care enough about it not being in PCGS plastic to send it in.

    MS66 taste on an MS63 budget.
  • TheGoonies1985TheGoonies1985 Posts: 5,404 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @SimonW said:

    @PillarDollarCollector said:
    SimonW you should post your other win as well 2 very rare coins in numerical grades. Coins to be proud of for sure!!!

    This is the other one:

    Rarity 3 great addition!!!

  • JohnnyCacheJohnnyCache Posts: 1,747 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @SimonW said:
    Overpaid to say the least 😂

     
     

    Sorry that was me, but on the flip side you were the winner of a nice coin.
     

     

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  • ELuisELuis Posts: 1,047 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited April 16, 2024 5:29PM

    ^ These do not show up too often, so not bad, one can pay that amount for a non-graded/slabbed coin at least this is graded.

  • SimonWSimonW Posts: 816 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited April 16, 2024 3:40PM

    @JohnnyCache said:

    @SimonW said:
    Overpaid to say the least 😂

     
     

    Sorry that was me, but on the flip side you were the winner of a nice coin.
     

     

    I actually wondered if it might have been you. There were only a handful of people I could think of that would have given me that kind of fight. A fair fight, for sure, I would have given up the next bid. It was getting hairy 😂

    Let’s be honest though, $500 (with juice) is a pittance to pay for how infrequently these pillar coins come up for sale. Seeing what you have with the Bolivia 4R that’s certainly true, and they’re a little more common, if we consider them by date (granted, 4R coins are more sexy, so there’s that.)

    This one is hard to find, from what I’ve seen is the second best one out there, certainly more can be found, but they’re tough. PCGS has two graded, this and an MS62. NGC has none.

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  • JohnnyCacheJohnnyCache Posts: 1,747 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited April 16, 2024 5:28PM

    @SimonW said:

    I actually wondered if it might have been you. There were only a handful of people I could think of that would have given me that kind of fight. A fair fight, for sure, I would have given up the next bid. It was getting hairy 😂

    It's a coin worth fighting for. Glad one of us here got it.

    Let’s be honest though, $500 (with juice) is a pittance to pay for how infrequently these pillar coins come up for sale. Seeing what you have with the Bolivia 4R that’s certainly true, and they’re a little more common, if we consider them by date (granted, 4R coins are more sexy, so there’s that.)

    The joy of owning these coins, which can often be so tough to find, is sometimes worth spending a little extra.

    This one is hard to find, from what I’ve seen is the second best one out there, certainly more can be found, but they’re tough. PCGS has two graded, this and an MS62. NGC has none.

    For sure, it's very plausible that we may never get a chance at that MS62 going forward, so the coin you just won could very well be the only shot anyone gets at owning a straight graded example for a long time.

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  • SimonWSimonW Posts: 816 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @JohnnyCache

    Agreed on all counts. I know where the MS62 is. It's not going anywhere anytime soon.

    I'm BACK!!! Used to be Billet7 on the old forum.

  • ELuisELuis Posts: 1,047 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @PillarDollar @SimonW

    Amazing coin of a very rare date SimonW!!! Congrats!!!

    May I ask, from where do you guys get the info for the: Very Rare Date or any other one that could help more between one coin versus another one. On my net searches I can find some info about rare or scarce, but not always for these types of coins. Asking mostly for coins that are for sale and not cheap in any sense. For example, is the 1/2R 1755 Lima common?

    Thanks!

  • TheGoonies1985TheGoonies1985 Posts: 5,404 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited April 18, 2024 2:16PM

    @ELuis said:
    @PillarDollar @SimonW

    Amazing coin of a very rare date SimonW!!! Congrats!!!

    May I ask, from where do you guys get the info for the: Very Rare Date or any other one that could help more between one coin versus another one. On my net searches I can find some info about rare or scarce, but not always for these types of coins. Asking mostly for coins that are for sale and not cheap in any sense. For example, is the 1/2R 1755 Lima common?

    Thanks!

    I base myself on Brad Yonaka's book and rarity scale. I am sure more exist of most coins he has listed but I stick by what he has found out during his research when quoting a rarity level.

    They have some for sale over at World Numismatics LLC 95$ US. I have had my copy for years now it is a great reference. Covers: Bolivia, Chile, Colombia, Peru and Guatemala mints for early milled pillars.

  • ELuisELuis Posts: 1,047 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @PillarDollarCollector said:
    I base myself on Brad Yonaka's book and rarity scale. I am sure more exist of most coins he has listed but I stick by what he has found out during his research when quoting a rarity level.

    They have some for sale over at World Numismatics LLC 95$ US. I have had my copy for years now it is a great reference. Covers: Bolivia, Chile, Colombia, Peru and Guatemala mints for early milled pillars.

    Thanks!

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