After a long travail, I at last got this coin from a Spanish auction. After all the time and crazy fees and bank declining transactions it arrived just last week (strike through on neck of Athena/Liberty):
Worth the wait, eh? That's quite the sharp strike! PS- quite the poetic thread title, too. I like the sound of it. PPS- what's the "21 Qs." mean?
Yes, generally it was although I think mildly cleaned in the past. Wonder if it will grade. The gold color of these older coins really does glow...
That is a dandy example 7 Jags! Congratulations. I have one of the type also. However I was stupid/ got carried away ended up paying $8400 with fees
Wow, that is an impressive specimen! So I am not alone to be afflicted with such "disease"! LOL. The FM rarities are a different breed but MUCH cheaper and now I can scarcely venture into Brit later milled rarities, even if copper or silver... Perhaps even with my non-existent connections may submit for grading??
Totally correct. Quick research shows translation of carat to Spanish is “quilate”. I believe the pronunciation is “kee-lah-tay”. @7Jags Kudos for your perseverance over your long travail…beautiful, striking coin.