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@JohnnyCache , thank you, sir! I certainly agree, I have found collecting Santiago colonial minors very challenging, and have never actually seen more than a handful of 1/2R and 1R from the period be… (View Post)

Here are some minors from the Santiago mint. Santiago, 1 real transitional, 1791/0. Very rare type with the king's title reading "IV" instead of the usual "IIII". Only 3-4 example… (View Post)

My best explanation is that pitting is caused by localised copper reaction with the elements. Copper is very reactive and will react with acidic substances to form copper salts (acetate, carbonate or… (View Post)

The only 1772 Columnario I have is this Lima 8 Reales. There are varieties with a dot over just one, or both mintmarks. From what I have seen the single dot variety is not really a scarce coin, while… (View Post)

Please let me know what you think of this coin, including your opinions on how you would grade it. Thanks, (View Post)