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Pillar of the Community
 United States
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Jays-Dad - That is not a problem. Cayon's reference on Spanish issues covers all metals from the 600s to date and most types are illustrated. If you have pictures of the copper types I might be able to attribute them.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Great to hear from you on this. I posted the pics in the following thread. I can scan each of them, but all I've got is a cheap digital camera so no good pictures. http://goccf.com/t/29494 |
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Valued Member
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Just in case anyone needs access to a few harder to get references on Spanish American coins I have quite a few in my Library. The best are:
Gilboy's "Columnarios" for the Pillar type Spanish American coins
Calbeto's "Compendium of the VIII Reales" Two volumes covers all mints Hi, Bob ... looking to purchase the above two books if available. Cheers, Les
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Hi Les, They are not for sale right now. Good luck in you hunt. I know a few collectors who are actively looking for that set. Bob
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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There's a cc of the Gilboy Columnarios on abebooks right now, but get out your wallet....$450!
"Two minutes ago I would have sold my chances for a tired dime." Fred Astaire
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Valued Member
Australia
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Sure a lot of money for a book alright. Just now thinking... Is it really worth that much? Can I live without it? And who'll maybe lend it to me?  |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Goodasgold - Any book is not really needed unless you are planning to buy really RARE pieces or spend a lot on a number of common coins. Without a reference like this - you would be assured of buying a fake or passing up a true rarity in the Portrait series. I guarantee that. I am of course referring to any series where individual dies vary. Hubbed coins can be treated using a far less complex reference, but punched dies are too complex for a generic type text. The only other way is to collect pictures of 100's of coins and compare them for yourself.
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Valued Member
Australia
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Thanks for sound advice, Bob.
And does a 'rare date list' exist somewhere? I'm about to buy a 1764 Carolus III 8R that I'm told is fairly hard to find in this gVF cond.
Anyway, it's still a really nice looking coin.
Cheers,
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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There is no such "Rare date list" that I am aware of. Such a list would have to include photos of each die type to be of any real value and to avoid alterations and counterfeits. Then when you add condition to the mix of rarity, you are looking for a text that has not yet been produced. I don't even know anyone who is attempting that yet.
Back to 1823 (for Mexican 8Rs only) there is in fact a condition rarity listing in addition to the overall rarity by type. Dunigan made that attempt in "Resplandores", but it is only an approximation based on his and Parker's experience. Some people question the accuracy of that data, but personally I find it helpful.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Swamperbob:
Noticed that you have an interest in counterfeit coins. Did you happen to follow the German-20Mark thread? I still have not been able to determine origin of said coin.
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New Member
United States
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Hello folks,
Just me again. I was just wondering, is there any reference material about Chinese Chopmark coins; especially values? Curious minds want to know.
Thankx
GOD Bless
David 
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Valued Member
Australia
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Hi djf1326invest
Only one I know about worth having is CHOPMARKS by FM Rose, but makes no real mention of values.
cheers, Les
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Pillar of the Community
United States
1429 Posts |
Reccomended Resource for Austrian Talers/Minors: Osterreichische Munzpragungen 1519-1938 - (2 Volume Set) by V. Miller zu Aichholtz, A. Loehr, and E. Holzmair General Information: Author: V. Miller zu Aichholtz, A. Loehr, and E. Holzmair Edition: Original 1981 version Bound: Hard Cover 2 volume set Pages: Vol. #1 has 350 pages. Vol. #2 has 14 pages plus 56 pages of oversized photo plates Illustrated: Photo Plates Book Size: 11" H x 15" W ISBN: 0-86723-000-2 Comments: Osterreichische Munzpragungen 1519-1938 by V. Miller zu Aichholtz, A. Loehr, and E. Holzmair, on Austrian-Hungarian Coinage is in German Text but easy to use. Two monumental very large size volumes (approximately 11" x 15") each. Volume #1 includes a year by year detailed cataloging of all of the coinage of the Hapsburg's. The Hapsburg's left in 1918 but the book goes up to 1938 when Hitler annexed Austria. Volume #1 has 350 pages. Volume #2 has the plates description plus 55 full oversized photo plates of coins and paper money, with over 2000 illustrations. A must for the collector of coins from Austria, Hungary, Talers, minor coinages, etc. Beautifully bound in red and gray cloth, embossed with the Royal Coat of Arms.  Edited by Zohar444
09/05/2009 8:27 pm
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Valued Member
United States
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Hi,
I saw your reference listing on Gilboy's Columnarios. I was wondering if you where to procure a reasonably priced copy? I like Pillars very much but only have the extremely common 1756 & 59 Mo 8R's as well as a few minors. Is this book in English? Does it provide a rarity scale or relative pricing?
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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The book is a high quality reference with a scale of rarity - not prices. That is the best because prices fluctuate so much. The information is unlikely to change much (unless a big hoard is discovered). It is great for varieties and for diagnosing forgeries. The price new is $125. I have not see a used copy for sale yet. I suspect that most collectors would find it a valuable reference and KEEP it. Estate sales are possible but I know quite a few people looking.
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