I am seeing at least an EAC AU50 coin, and a rather beautiful example at that. Interestingly, the coin pictured in the link which Marshall posted...
Very nice coin! Note how aggressive the condor looks, probably more so than on Chile's earlier coinage.
From what I saw, most went for (many) multiples of minimum bid, so it seems you got really lucky. Let us see it!
I love that story, an 1795 cent in AG for a buck!? I have never been that lucky. Love to see a pic of it if you have one. It works the other...
And to think that I had to think twice before accepting the dealers price.... I guess I was lucky. Victors coin is really superlative.
That is a beautiful 1/2 Escudo, Biurs92! Probably one of the best for the date. Congratulations. I hand't realized how scarce these late-date...
My low grade 1877 cent: [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
The first gold issues of the newly independent Chilean Republic followed very soon after independence in the form of the 8 Escudos piece. The year...
Thanks. I see some spots of green on the 1864 (no-L). Unfortunately I have my coins at the bank now (as I do most of the time on wife's orders),...
Thanks, Paddy. I have used verdicare for spot treatment on some of my ancients, but have never used it on a small cent. Which one do you think...
Paddy, does the term "RPD" refer to a doubling of the date? (got a lot to learnt here obviously)
As a natural extension of my focus on early cents, I also like and collect IHC's. I love the design and you guys have posted some really nice ones...
Here is another easy one: As or Dupondius of Pertinax, struck during his brief reign January 1. to 28. March 193. PERTINAX. 193 AD. Æ As or...
Thank you, John. Yes, I was amazed when he mentioned the price (80 euros). I have done a lot of business with this dealer over the years, so it is...
This is what one of my favorite ancient coin dealers showed me when I asked him at a coin show if he had any modern coins: Peru, Lima mint 1/2...
Here is a close-up of the reverse: [ATTACH]
This variety of the 1842-O Seated Quarter may not qualify as a major variety among early seated quarters; however, it does seem to be out of the...
20 euros ($24 three years ago): [ATTACH]
My first impression was positive. These are really getting deceptive - not good news. Here is mine, ex B&M 1986. No crushed berry, thank god....
I fully agree with Q - so nice to see steve smiling after what he is going through. I have my own control check-ups (for re-occurrence) in April....
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