acanthite acanthite.... Thanks for looking at it and commenting.... Clinker
gxseries Thanks gxseries for joining the thread on Japanese trivia and your addendums. Clinker
I believe you nailed that one De Orc! Clinker
Treashunt That's what is interesting to me. Was it a mandate by the government or was it a decision by the Director of Mints or was it a new...
Thanks... Did you read Trivia - Brazil? Clinker
Welcome to a "treatise" on the coinage of 20th century Portugal. Under King Carlos I and King Manuel II the kingdom of Portugal did not strike a...
The Rupublic of Brazil has created quite a few "interesting", if not "desirable", coins during the 20th century. Most of these were made before...
The mint found it could frost a coin easier than sandblasting by applying acid to it so it decided to create more "matte" or "satin" finish coins....
Sorry about that.... and, thanks for clearing that up. Just curious....what do they call a "prova"? Clinker
Since you knew it was a Portuguese coin it wasn't "weird", to beginner collectors it might look "unusual" as compared to U.S.A. coins. However you...
There are so many uncirculated '43s that the circulateds aren't sought after by collectors. However, everything is worth something. I'd guess a...
My favorite coin in my collection is a chop mark free 1875-S Trade Dollar; well struck with trememdous detail, deep chocolate brown in VF 35....
To De Orc De Orc... Thank you for your follow-up. I'd still beware buying a coin called "prova" when seeking a "proof" coin as both Brazil...
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