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<p>[QUOTE="Swervo513, post: 1616008, member: 42720"]Hello,</p><p><br /></p><p>As a new coin collector this years New York international numismatic convention was my first. Got a couple of very nice and a couple of so so coins to add to my collection. The first two (nicer) coins are the pillar 8 reales Mexico City mint and a 4 reales from Spain 16th century. The second two are not as nice but still interesting. 3rd is a 8 reales from Spain and last is 2 reales from potosi. I just had to have an affordable potosi. Overall I learned a heck of a lot from this coin show. Just conversing with people and seeing the coins in person gave me a whole different understanding on how people collect and what they look for. I can't wait for the next one. And while u may sometimes pay too dollar you can find a deal and prices are generally fair. I will not be shopping at eBay for coins anymore. There's nothing like seeing a coin in person in all its qualities and flaws. Thanks for looking and feel free to post your coin show acquisitions or sales!</p><p> </p><p>Larry</p><p>[ATTACH]228967.vB[/ATTACH][ATTACH]228968.vB[/ATTACH][ATTACH]228969.vB[/ATTACH][ATTACH]228970.vB[/ATTACH][/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="Swervo513, post: 1616008, member: 42720"]Hello, As a new coin collector this years New York international numismatic convention was my first. Got a couple of very nice and a couple of so so coins to add to my collection. The first two (nicer) coins are the pillar 8 reales Mexico City mint and a 4 reales from Spain 16th century. The second two are not as nice but still interesting. 3rd is a 8 reales from Spain and last is 2 reales from potosi. I just had to have an affordable potosi. Overall I learned a heck of a lot from this coin show. Just conversing with people and seeing the coins in person gave me a whole different understanding on how people collect and what they look for. I can't wait for the next one. And while u may sometimes pay too dollar you can find a deal and prices are generally fair. I will not be shopping at eBay for coins anymore. There's nothing like seeing a coin in person in all its qualities and flaws. Thanks for looking and feel free to post your coin show acquisitions or sales! Larry [ATTACH]228967.vB[/ATTACH][ATTACH]228968.vB[/ATTACH][ATTACH]228969.vB[/ATTACH][ATTACH]228970.vB[/ATTACH][/QUOTE]
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