jtryka Posted June 3, 2006 Report Share Posted June 3, 2006 Well, I thought I'd finally break down and start a new thread of my local finds. Today was a show in Three Rivers, Michigan and I was on the hunt for pesos for myself and Tiffibunny. I found a 1932 and 1933 for myself as well as an 1871 peso and 1888 8-reale. I didn't notice till I got home that the 1871 was a peso and not an 8-reale, it's slightly smaller but still more silver than a silver dollar. The last coin I found was an 1893 Columbian half in a "half off" box ironically enough! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Art Posted June 4, 2006 Report Share Posted June 4, 2006 Very nice. I especially like the Columbian. I'm not sure why but I really have a thing for them, especially in circulated condition. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jtryka Posted June 4, 2006 Author Report Share Posted June 4, 2006 I agree Art, though surprisingly enough this is my only example! I figured it looks XF/AU and how can you go wrong in the bargain bin? There was another one in there too, about the same grade but this one was just a hair nicer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiffibunny Posted June 4, 2006 Report Share Posted June 4, 2006 Shoot! I forgot to grab my book. I'll get that info for you when I get up. Nice nice stuff there. That peso is fantastic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jtryka Posted June 24, 2006 Author Report Share Posted June 24, 2006 Well, I picked this one up at a local show last weekend, it's pretty nice though weakly struck, not bad for being 169 years old. One thing I noticed today taking photos is that it's struck in medal allignment, while the 1888 I have is struck in coin allignment. Does anyone know if that's the way they were supposed to be struck? or is this a 180-degree die rotation? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Art Posted June 24, 2006 Report Share Posted June 24, 2006 Nice stuff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiffibunny Posted June 24, 2006 Report Share Posted June 24, 2006 Yummy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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