Newly obtained coins from club auction this week

I wasn't going to spend much at this weeks club auction,but these caught my eye I wanted a 8Reales, so when this 1804 came up for a reasonable price I purchased it over a bidder.




The a 1 Scudo Italia Venecia ( Venice) 1627 came up and no one bid on it, but my son had a special occasion coming up and he has admired older coins so I bought this to save for him.




That was going to be the end of it, but then this 1881 $5 gold piece came up with a reserve close to the gold value and I estimated it to be a high EF or AU with the luster. I passed on it, along with the other members, but started to regret it. At the end, unpurchased coins had a last chance and before I knew it, my hand had raised. But I certainly don't regret it now, as very nice in hand, and looks mid-AU.




So my main monthly buy. Just thought you might like to see them.

Jim

 

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Drooling over that $5 gold piece. Amazing specimen. Nice pickups overall.

 

Nice additions - all of them.

 

Yeah all are great coins, but the gold is intoxicating!

-LTB

 

All are excellent. Thanks for sharing. TC

 

very nice, I like the gold piece.

 

Nice additions for your collection.

 

I realy like the 1 Scudo and great pic's by the way :thumb:

 

Fantastic coins!! Congrats!!

 

Really great coins, good buys

 

Oh, man -- that 8 reales has been on my list for a long time. It's the only 1804 dollar I'm likely to ever own.

 

Thanks to all for the nice words. The Venice coin was the first I had seen, not being a world coin collector, and stood out along with the 1804 , and yes, the date was a determining factor. The only 1804 "$:, I will own also I am sure . The gold was just alluring!

Jim