A few of the coin dealers in my area say the same as above - people are happily buying over spot, the only problem is finding any at all!
Fantastic coin, and I like the idea of the '50 maximum' collection. Really keeps it focused on the best of the best.
That particular reverse using cross potent with the fleur-de-lis was not used in Potosi as far as I can tell. The only similar (but not...
That was great trivia, I learned plenty from that. Thanks!
Wow, that is very nice.
Very nice coin. Is that a misaligned die?
Happy Birthday Speedy, have a great day!
You could cut the top corners off the label and raise it above the frame so that the whole thing fits in a rectangle.
Those are some great ship coins, Darryl, I've always liked the Greek ones. Here is one on a Hard Times Token (Low 58, HT16) that I just picked up...
Doug, the assayer should be P, right? And I think I see an 8 as in 8 reales, is that correct?
Can't help you on the authenticity or value, but the date is 1657.
Yes, I guess looking through a loupe every day at work does help a bit. Now if I only had about 40 more years to study the various series I like...
The pleasure was mine, AJ, it was great to spend some quality time with another CTer, and someone who is so well specialized in their field. AJ...
That's great, bq, I've yet to find one I liked. What are you still missing for the set?
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