Thanks, Bill. It is really pretty. Dipped, yes, at some point, but it actually has reflective, lightly proof-like fields and nice peripheral toning.
would it be put in the dreaded 'details' holder? [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
This old Fugio thread may be interesting to some: https://www.cointalk.com/threads/cointalk-1787-fugio-cent-collection.46863/
Another vote for a nice Fugio Cent. One of the most symbolic of all coins minted in the Americas.
Thank you, @TuckHard ! I had not thought of looking it up in the world coin catalog.. My German States catalog lists this date as: "RRR. LP...
Thank you! You know, besides the rarity (which I admit is a nice attraction of this coin), the historical significance is what appeals to me....
Upps... posted this in the wrong forum it seems - it belongs in the World Coin Forum.
I found this coin in an antique market in Brussels, Belgium back around 1980 It is a Hessen Doppelgulden dated 1848. Hessen-Darmstadt, Ludwig III....
You will find part of the discussion around the counterfeit 1768 Santiago Columnario here:...
Thank you, Michael. Actually, very little is known about the farthing and about the much more common Halfpenny. It was originally thought that the...
Thank you, @ominus1 :)
Thank you, @Stevearino. I consider this to be the most important item in my collection. It brings everything together for me: historical...
This humble (and to be honest, not so pretty) 3 Kreuzer from Nassau is my most significant addition for 2019. Why? it is the scarcest coin in...
Very nice, Brandon! I like them all, well chosen and balanced. Collecting German States will give you a lot of joy and satisfaction, as you...
I've had good news recently concerning my example of the 1766 Pitt Farthing - it has now been officially added to the Newman Numismatic Portal...
After I purchased the coin at an HA auction, I decided to send it off to NGC. It was NGC who determined it was a counterfeit. This opinion was...
I finally found again the reference for that 'faux d'epoque' Contemporary countefeit of an Ecu de 6 Livres. Here it is:...
It has a beautiful quaint 'old' look to it - the engraving is probably roughly contemporary with the coin. I have never seen anything like this....
Ok, I got that. My detailed answer was more for the benefit of other members who may not be aware of how rare the Nuevo Reino pillars are.
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