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1748 Mo MF 1R I picked up for a song long ago, showing an interesting unattributed variety: the obverse (shield side) crown is a "large crown over small crown," perhaps to cover over a mist… (View Post)

I do not regret paying "too much" for any coin acquired by auction, show, or private treaty, but do regret not paying "too much" for myriad coins I passed on. (View Post)

Thanks, @Boosibri Added Patterson pedigree to label since: (View Post)

Spanish silver, and Vigo! (View Post)

My favorite mint/run is Guatemala from 1768-1771. The die cutting was gloriously crude, replete with inverted letters, errors, and stopgap measures to compensate for the wear and tear on hand-me-down… (View Post)