New addition to the Mexico 8 Reales collection: 1807 with a neat obverse strike-through [img] [img]
You've done a great job imaging that one, Brandon! Happy to see you like it :)
I think it's all about using the right tool for the right job. Scanned images of coins have their uses, but nothing beats a camera with a macro...
Listed a bunch of nice pieces for sale, including some slabbed War of Independence. Good rule of thumb is a 15% discount off eBay price when done...
From Keplinger Coins - fantastic luster breaking through a light coat of gray toning. Crossed it from an NGC slab. It's a first 1812 JJ certified...
There's a good write up on Ferdinand's reign on Wiki: When his father's abdication was extorted by a popular riot at Aranjuez in March 1808, he...
In mainland Spain the image during those years was changed to José Napoleon, but the colonies never accepted a french ruler and were striking...
The 1811/0 is Calbeto-864 and cataloged as rare. PCGS certified only one of these and two at NGC. This overdate comes-up from time to time in the...
Nice coins. I like the 1808 the most.
New addition to my 8 Reales set - 1796 Mexico 8 Reales in PCGS AU53 plastic. Nice and crusty. Just the way I like 'em. [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
And another toned crusty AU 8 Reales - this time an 1801-FM from Mexico City. [IMG] [IMG]
Thank you. I love the originality of that piece. There are a few toners in my collection. Check it out if you have some time to waste....
NGC and PCGS certified. Send me a note if you're interested. Link to the store [IMG] [IMG] [IMG] [IMG] [IMG] [IMG]
Sold. Thank you for looking. 1788 - PCGS XF-40 [IMG] [IMG] 1797 - PCGS XF-45 [IMG] [IMG] 1817 - PCGS XF-45 [IMG] [IMG]
Have a couple of coins up for grabs. Russian 5 Kop is on eBay at .99 start and the GB Soho halfpenny is a BIN, but since I have no idea how to...
Most recent pick-up - 1802 Mexico 8 Reales in PCGS AU55 plastic. Wonderful colour and lustre. [img] [img]
That's a nice Dollar, George!
Thanks. I normally don't disclose the amount I paid, especially since I do pay premium if I really like the look and condition, as in this case....
Picked this up @ NYINC from Mike Dunigan. Had it graded since. [IMG] [IMG]
Looks like a Sheffield plate to me. Neat coin.
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