1799 [IMG]
A couple of 1800s [IMG] [IMG]
In Mexico City there were 1801-FM, 1801-FT, 1801/0 and 1801-FT/M varieties. Surprisingly I have 2 FT/M varieties, but not a single 1801-FT. 1801/0...
Almost a day has gone by ... Time for 1802? 1802-FT [IMG] 1802-FT/M variety [IMG]
Ok, here goes... Common 1803-FT [IMG] Rare 1803-TH freshly graded in time for this thread [IMG] Obscure 1803-FT/M over-assayer and the only...
Opinions seem to diverge, but quite a few (myself included) believe the effect is due to improper alloying.
John Lorenzo had a different view on what caused the effect:
@TheFinn - in terms of "plata agria" effect seen on many period 8 Reales, Swamperbob (Bob Gurney) posted the following info a while back on the...
Thanks guys. @TheFinn - the coin was gray and crusty until the acetone bath. The q-tip I used turned almost completely black. I would think...
Oh, boy- Mexico City was busy in 1803. There is the common 1803-FT, the rare 1803-TH, and the obscure 1803-FT/M. I'll post all 3 when i get home...
Grade just popped. No surprises, good or bad - XF45 [IMG]
I don't usually like blast white coins, but this one glows - looks prooflike to me. [IMG] And a toned one... [IMG]
@Jimski - I would say 40 Obverse 45 Reverse. Would probably grade 45.
Nice "wide date" 1805 8R @Jimski Here's an 1805 from my collection: [IMG] Oh, and another one: [IMG]
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Here's my 1807 with an obverse strike-through [IMG]
Yup, they do a decent job authenticating, but not 100%. They do use outside consultants, like Ponterio, for some more obscure varieties. I have...
1808 was another transition year at Mexico City with the (armored) bust of Ferdinand VII replacing the previous monarch Charles IIII. 1808...
I'm actually checking this thread about twice daily to make sure I don't miss a year ;) My problem is that I'll finishing my run is 19 years, but...
1809-TH [IMG] 1809-HJ [IMG] 1809-HJ/TH [IMG]
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