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Let me put it this way, the type of collector that you would want to sell this collection to, would appreciate the provenance and will probably pay up for it. When the time comes to sell, you may wan… (View Post)

I would consider any coin design that is just a bust of a ruler on one side and a coat of arms on the other to be replaceable with something more interesting. A wildman or city view thaler or silver … (View Post)

That's a curious assortment of raised bumps adjacent to the portrait from the ribbons all around the shoulder. Chops are no guarantee of authenticity and many Charles IV 8 reales were made well … (View Post)

And a great mention for our @MrEureka (View Post)

I did some research on the Banco de Mexico collection when it first became available to view on the internet. IIRC it is largely composed of two or three donated collections in the mid-20th century. … (View Post)