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Despite the fact that the Schulman chops are forgeries, they still have a dedicated collector base. I consider them to be a part of the history of chops, as one of the earliest (and for a time, most … (View Post)

This is why I always ask sellers if they can tell me any information about a coin's origin or how it came into their possession, story can make a coin much more interesting than it would be otherwise… (View Post)

The Rose Coin, Plated in 'Chopmarks' (Fig. 85/86). 1799. XF Detail (Est). Four chops on obverse, five on reverse. Also plated in Gullberg's 'Chopmarked Coins - A History', as Fig. 28. In my opinion, … (View Post)

Fantastic for the type. (View Post)

Tough decision, but I'm going to go with this one. Very interesting to see a Portuguese counterstamp on a chopmarked host, a testament to the international nature of these Carlos IV 8 Reales. (View Post)