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A side-by-side of that Felipe II Toledo 8R and the 1704 Potosi would REALLY illustrate the "chunky" of the latter vs. the former... same weight standard, COMPLETELY different execution. (View Post)

That's some stable toning... (View Post)

With the goofy crude detail, I was figuring a contemporary counterfeit or Italian imitation. Wasn't even aware this issue existed. How long were they made - and were there others done in other German… (View Post)

Agreed. That's planchet stress presenting as ghosting of the legend. (View Post)

As a standalone comparison, there are ABSOLUTELY far more 1824Mo hookneck 8R than 1824Mo upright eagle 8R out there. However, as a TYPE - Hooknecks are obviously many times rarer than upright eagles … (View Post)