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Here is an Brazil under Portugal 960 Reis from 1815 struck overtop a 1814 Ferdinand VII of Spain 8 Reale minted in Santiago. I really like that nearly ever example of these coins are struck atop 8 Reales and what really gets me about this is that an 1814 8 reale from Santiago is worth 10 times as much as this 960 Reis. It's an interesting example. Here is some detail of the host coin:

Gotcha, I remember when they were getting popular a few years ago. It was like no big deal, then BAM huge on the net. The characters are cute anyway. I draw lots of cartoons, mainly animals, ever since I was a kid, so I can relate to that design style. Mine was influenced by Sonic the Hedgehog though.

I got a Brazilian 1815 960 reis struck overtop a 1814 8 reale.....from friggin Santiago...the host coin is like 10 times more rare than the overstrike lol. Oh well, at least I can say I sort of own a Santiago 8 reale right? lol. I'll post pics tomorrow....the old date and mintmark are very clear btw.

I was always a bit curious about that. It looked like some sort of anime or something but I could never quite put my finger on it.

Feh, I still don't own one....not even a P-1 lol. Seriously though, that looks like a nice Au. Hows the set going btw?

If you can provide a clear detailed photo I'm sure we can explain what has happened to the lincoln cent as you describe. Welcome to CP btw.

Next is another British 1735 half penny of George II, and another of the 5 for a dollar bin finds. Next is a Japanese Mon from 1626-1769 according to the flip. I know basically nothing about it, but it was the first blank back one of these I've seen, and it was cheap so I grabbed it. And finally a 1815 Canadian Prince Edward Island half penny token full of holes.

Okay here is my newest pile of stuff. First off is my newest 8 reale. This one is a King Charles III 1786 offcenter on an oversize (41mm) planchet. Mintmark PTS (Potosi) Bolivia, Assayer P.R. Charles III (carlos/carolus)(26.74g) This coin has nice die clashes as well, notice the reverse "AROL" on the reverse near the bottom of the right pillar. Now that I have the three easiest out of the way I have to work on the harder to find the transitional versions and all 3 pillar types and I finished the type set. Next up is the Kookaburra ounce I was talking about. I really like this one, best in the series in my opinion. Next is a British 1719 half penny of King George I. Looks like it was polished and retoned. This was a $0.50 junk bin find though so I'm happy! Next is a British 1732 half penny of King George II. Another junk bin find. This one was in the 5 for a dollar bin!

I got a reverse proof Kookaburra from 2000 recently. Nice design on these coins. I'll get some shots up tonight hopefully.

Yeah, during the 80's the government decided to use a trial printing press called a web press. It's similar to a newspaper printing press. It seems that it had many problems and only a small portion of notes were printed in series 1988A, 1993, and 1995. The only real way to tell for sure is by the letter/number combination at the bottom right of the note. Instead of a combo, it's a single tiny number, and the one on the left is gone. The ones from the 1988A series is hard to find in good shape because the public didn't know about it until the 1993 notes! See Pic:

Welcome to CP Dave! Your website is great and your collection is outstanding. I have to say I am a huge fan of the old franc style notes from around the 40's. They certainly are more than just a banknote, they are like a little painting in your pocket.

I got a really rough 1993 web press note. That means! *drum roll* I was able to find the 1988A 1993 and 1995 web press notes all in circulation! KEEP YOUR EYES OPEN! Nice find too Jeff!

Actually I got some from the York, Pa show on the 14th, my local dealer, and the 8 reales from eBay. So far I've gotten all my reales for under $60 but I'm fairly certain the Charles III and transitional 1789 and 1790 Charles IV/IIII issues will cost a bit more. The "Panama pill" seems to be a generally cheap coin, I think it was like $3.00 or something.

It took us over a year, but we are nearly into the 1600's and have passed the 300 year old mark. I have to admit I am surprised we got this far, but very pleased that we did...loads of great coins! 1703?

Don't you love those summer paychecks? Anyway, some more stuff and a shot of my little pile of Spanish colonials. 8 reale PTS (Potosi) Bolivia mint, Assayer P.J. 1808 Charles IIII (carlos/carolus)(27.14g) Spanish 2 reale with Portugese crest top of shield. I still have to research this one. The S below the shield is probably Philip IV (Philippus)1621-1665. It could be a later issued cob under Philip V though. Like I said, more research is needed. 1795 (maybe, hard to make out last digit) large cent. My Spanish colonial issues, I really want this stack to grow!

Graffiti unfortunately. I may end up turning this one into a jewelry coin so only the reverse will show anyway. I don't have to use solder though, I'd hate to do that to a nice coin, just a form of bezel instead.

Okay here are some more coins I've gotten recently. First off: 8 reale Zs (Zacatecas) Mexico mint, Assayer R.G. 1821 Ferdinand VII (26.04g) This is a really interesting coin because of the crude look to it, it's not even close to round like the Mexico city mint's coins normally are. 8 reale PTS (Potosi) Bolivia mint, Assayer P.J. 1814 Ferdinand VII with graffiti obv. (26.85g) 1790 VOC 1 duit 1790 VOC 1/2 duit Colonial era half penny I can't really make much out on the obv. George III 1787 possible Mochin Mills (6.88g)

I just saw the stats on this thread and thought, wow, this must be the most popular on the site! 550 replies and OVER 147,000 views! 1714?

Yeah the half cent certainly has some life to it. Thanks for looking up the value, I paid $4 for it so I don't feel bad at all, lol. And honestly I'd buy it at 8 without a second thought, it's a lovely design. Anyone have anymore for sale? Lol I also got a 1/2 duit and a 1 duit VOC coinage set in VG-ish condition for $4, I thought it was also a decent price for a pair of coins over 200 years old. I'll get photos up a bit later.

A few more: This is so small, the cent is a size comparison. These are nicknamed The Panama Pill, lol. Neat, and thicker than two pennies stacked together! 1812 1 reale minted in Lima, Peru. I love these beat up silvers. I am working on a typeset of 8 reales starting with the pillar type...3 monarchs for the pillar (Philip V, Ferdinand VI, and Charles III) , then Charles III bust, and Charles IV and IIII styles and Ferdinand VII. I gatta be honest, I know nothing about this coin but I thought it was really neat and oddly cheap so I snagged it up. British West Indies I think. 1828 13 star obverse half cent. It has a dig above the bust but was hella cheap and has an overall nice look. 1897 50 kopek. I never owned one before and got this cheap at the show, it has some nice edge inscriptions.

Been a while again. Here are a few new coins I've gotten. Russian 5 kopek. This thing is like a brick lol. Prussian Germany 1913 3 mark 100 anniv. of the defeat of Napoleon I think. I have both the 2 and 3 mark of this one year type now, woot. This picture looks a little washed out, but the coin is a nice Unc. I forgot to upload this one on this for some reason. 1586 Taler Saxony Germany of the Albertine line. This was the replacement of the 1580 that was stolen from me years ago. I'm not really sure what this is for, silver jubilee something or other. 1897 Swedish 2 kroner. I really liked the old style design though, so I picked it up at the coinshow this past weekend.

There is nothing wrong with buying old coins from ebay, you just have to be very careful. And remember you can always ask us about an auction before you bid and we can give you our opinions. This photo reference is intended to help people figure out what coin is legit and what coin is counterfeit over the internet. In hand most of these coins just look "off" but online they look really good. Welcome to CoinPeople btw!

1717 2 reale....I'm out until like 1660 lol.

Nice taler, I can't add mine until 1586 though...or was it thaler then....dno. Anyway I have a 1717, anyone for 18?

Haha, yes it is by far the largest copper I own. All I need is a 2pence cartwheel and I have two of the heaviest (That I know of) coins ever made. (Except plates and other non-coin numismatic items) I would imagine that it would kill the horse btw, lol. It's like a tiny sewer cover!