Seems like others have shared your outlook on this, as no one has taken on this project (at least not in English language sources).
A die analysis of the locally made coppers is quite an undertaking.
Details grade due to environmental damage.
A clash like this is not likely to add a premium to auction prices. However, in a direct sale, a dealer can most likely get a higher asking price...
This happens with Mexican reales, and other coins, where contemporary counterfeits are often worth more than the genuine article.
Seems like only the cert # can be used for the lookup. But do tell the backstory, seems like it could be interesting :D
Still a very nice coin. If you had time and $$ to throw around at resubmitting or cross grading, you could very well still get a 55
I don't believe the description from that site even for a second. You can see where the silver wash is flaked off on one side. Plus if it were...
He Rick-Rolled you?? Wow. I must admit though, that is pretty funny. :joyful:
I think the seller is just trolling you dude.
Highly doubt there is any silver in there, looks like the typical modern fantasy pieces made from that same dull alloy as flea-market fakes.
Looking at the Eagle side, there are minute gaps on either side of the neck and to the right of the right leg, which matches the high profile from...
Those prices are pretty darn ridiculous.
My first thought was multiple strike, but close examination ruled that out. It's definitely an overstrike. I will try to post close up pics of the...
These coins are commonly struck over other silver crowns, often Mexico or Peru 8 reales, sometimes Chile pesos, etc. This is the first I have ever...
Recent acquisitions. Main post is after the pictures. First one, attributed to Mozambique: [img] [img] Next two are attributed to Pemba Island,...
You're not going to get a crazy premium in MS66 over MS63, these are expected to be MS, values don't jump with every point or two like they do...
Hey this looks familiar :) Didn't you already get your answer on the other forum, that this is a genuine coin with overstrike.
I can only guess they were waiting to snipe and missed it. Or, out bids in sniping software and a technical delay caused them not to get accepted...
Yea the 8 silver ones are actually pretty obvious from the pics, you definitely got lucky on that one :)
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