Actually, I take my previous statement back. One side definately shows the lion of Leon, however, the other side looks like the front of a...
The second coin appears to be issued under the reign of Ferdinand and Isabella, but its a bit hard to verify with the photograph. Is it copper and...
Maybe someone will start an "outrageously awesome" toned thread...
Atarian, That pillar dollar is "MONSTER TONED" indeed and would more than likely be the centerpiece of many a collection. I am a big fan of toning...
Moneditis, Thanks for the links and photos for fake Spanish colonials. The reason that I joined this forum in the first place was due to the...
If you are in Barcelona try the coin market at the Plaza Reale on Sundays. Imagine being surrounded by baroque buildings with vendor tables of...
Love this conversation. All of the designers and sculptors in the late 19th and early 20th centuries understood the iconographic meaning and...
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Tiny indeed, don't see quarter reales often. I think this coin get bonus points for being such a small denomination with an active volcano....
I'll throw in my 1948 Diez Centavos. [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
Something that should be taken into consideration is the Manila trade that Spain had at that point in time. A larger percentage of coins minted in...
Here's a great link which may answer your questions regarding Spanish colonial and Spanish coinage use in north america in the late 1700's....
iPen, I would agree with your first asertion and wikipedia interpretation.
By about the time of Carlos IIII the reales minted in Spain had a lower silver content than those minted in the colonies. I don't recall the...
Dr. John, Outstanding piece, it's rare to see a crown sized copper coin.
Moneditis, Those are some outstanding pieces for lighting the fire on an 8 reales thread. Let the games begin! I'll throw in a 1762 8 Reales from...
It's interesting that the inscription on the obverse is in Latin and on the reverse in English (with poor spelling as pointed out). It could be...
Those are not swords, not sure what they are but am certain that they are of later manufacture with decorative Roman elements. Fireplace tools...
Yes indeed, those are beautiful and look like the sun is smiling. Great score!
All, Great posts! I had forgotten that Argentina has the same sun iconography.
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