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****EDIT: Duh, I actually put this in the wrong dormant thread (was searching for 1824 Mexico 8 reales, this also came up). Going to move this post to that correct thread. Then probably time to stop … (View Post)

All kidding aside, it can only be good for numismatics. As @Boosibri attested to, it's a natural gateway to collecting REAL coins. I will say, though, I hate artificial collectibles of any sort.… (View Post)

There are certainly any number of Mex WOI (UNcountermarked) branch mint 8R that vary widely in weight... early 1810s Zacatecas foremost among them. (View Post)

Interesting piece. Dies look regal, edge as well... Aside from that wonky tree doubling, note the ghosting under the deformed "8" denomination - not sure exactly what we're seeing ther… (View Post)

Challenge... extended. (View Post)