Keep us posted on this. The discoloring on the reverse is interesting -- like a kind of flaking or residue in some low spots. Nice photos.
Anyone know of any other pirate series or singles, colored or not, other than the aforementioned 1995 Cuban series (with the stick-on paper images)?
Here's another good article I found today that might be of help to you. If your photos improve when you go outside and use sunlight, it means...
I plan to attend my first large coin show next week (Whitman Expo - Atlanta) and would appreciate any advice or tips -- do's and don'ts. I'll...
This brings up a question. I've only been interested in Spanish Colonial coins for a relatively short time but have done a lot of research,...
Ummm. More pirate coins, you say. I'm interested. I found a picture of one, and it was quite attractive. Do you (or anyone) know if the...
Nice find. The 1824 coins were among the last (1825 was THE last) from the Potosi Spanish mint. What is interesting is the Potosi mintmark...
Very nice looking coin. Interesting that they show the Ag content and size on the coin (I'm assuming the 31,1 is 31.1 mm). I haven't been around...
Thanks for the site find. It looks to be a good resource and will go into my Favorites.
Excellent description of the Celts and beautiful coins. Thanks for posting. Knowing nothing about the Celtic coins, are they difficult to find?
Well, these are better photos than I could make myself: Golden Age of Piracy Coin Set
I feel your pain. In the same sitation, I would feel exactly as you do. I'm putting my bet on your finding the coins when you go looking in July.
I ordered the Perth Mint "Golden Age of Piracy" set at the beginning of April and just recieved them. What beauties! My first from the mint and...
I have some 1700's Spanish silver bust dollars that have been over-cleaned in my opinion. They have a bright chrome-like finish and don't look...
My experience has been that you MUST use a sturdy tripod, especially under normal lighting. A close-up shot will magnify even the smallest camera...
I recently joined the group here and have been lurking for a while. I've dabbled in a few types of coins but my current interest is shipwreck...
There were a lot of complex business negotiations after the El Cazador coins were discovered in 1993. The salvagers tried and failed over a period...
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