@Mark said:
I've always thought Colonials are extremely interesting and cool. However, I have only a few and pictures of even fewer. So here is one that certainly exemplifies the point that some Colonials come in low grade. The coin is graded VG8. But even in this condition, I am definitely happy (and thrilled) to have it.
@Mark said:
I've always thought Colonials are extremely interesting and cool. However, I have only a few and pictures of even fewer. So here is one that certainly exemplifies the point that some Colonials come in low grade. The coin is graded VG8. But even in this condition, I am definitely happy (and thrilled) to have it.
Speaking of quality, I have this Vermont landscape copper, with a planchet flaw that created a hollow space within the coin, you can see a pinpoint of light from one side to the other.
Although not minted in North America, I added 2, 4 and 8 Reales pieces to my newly-started colonial set because they were used so extensively in the colonies. One of the pieces that really thrilled me was the 4R not just because of its unique COB shape but also because the coin is almost a thousand years old. It is a small treasure for me.
First, you would think an engineer could do math. Yes, lcutler, my 4R COB is between 404 and 427 years old, not near 1,000 years. Second, GuzziSport could let me know what CRO stands for or provide a link. Thank you.
Good morning @Raptor48, apologies on leaving out a link…. It’s a reference to Coin Rarities Online, (IMO) one of best sources for really choice coins of the early Americas.
Honestly, and for whatever strange reason, I prefer not to link to commercial sites off of Internet forums, it’s a weird tic of mine.
Good luck in your collecting, the reales in general are certainly fascinating and historic, as are all of the colonial series. I’ve always been super partial to the Vermont issues.
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Now that's impressive!
You will not find a better looking VG! 🏆
Speaking of quality, I have this Vermont landscape copper, with a planchet flaw that created a hollow space within the coin, you can see a pinpoint of light from one side to the other.
I have only two. Three, if you count the Pillar dollar.
Collector since 1976. On the CU forums here since 2001.
Although not minted in North America, I added 2, 4 and 8 Reales pieces to my newly-started colonial set because they were used so extensively in the colonies. One of the pieces that really thrilled me was the 4R not just because of its unique COB shape but also because the coin is almost a thousand years old. It is a small treasure for me.
the reverse is even more interesting
That's a nice cob, you have to love those! I'm coming up with a little over 400 years old though?
@Raptor48 take a look at the absolutely gorgeous Spain Ferdinand and Isabella 1 Reales on the CRO inventory page.
Good morning guys:
First, you would think an engineer could do math. Yes, lcutler, my 4R COB is between 404 and 427 years old, not near 1,000 years. Second, GuzziSport could let me know what CRO stands for or provide a link. Thank you.
Good morning @Raptor48, apologies on leaving out a link…. It’s a reference to Coin Rarities Online, (IMO) one of best sources for really choice coins of the early Americas.
Honestly, and for whatever strange reason, I prefer not to link to commercial sites off of Internet forums, it’s a weird tic of mine.
Good luck in your collecting, the reales in general are certainly fascinating and historic, as are all of the colonial series. I’ve always been super partial to the Vermont issues.