Rare Colombian Coin Certified by NGC

[DWLange]

Here's the story:

 

http://www.collectors-society.com/news/viewarticle.asp?IDArticle=111

[EVillageProwler]

No pictures?!?

 

EVP

 

[DWLange]

See the attachment on my first post.

[EVillageProwler]

Sure... show me up!!!

 

EVP

 

[MastaHanky]

From the blurb about the coin:

 

Valued at two escudos, this gold coin is dated 1622.

 

So, do I send my two escudos to you directly, or is there a number I have to call to get it?

[EZ_E]

That's cool of you to post it. Thanks. Now, what should I do about my four remaining examples?

[spy88]

As one of only 5 known to exist, I would be very interested in knowing how the grade given was arrived at. Was it as simple as what Mr. Krah stated..."...nearly complete legends..." and "...strike is well-centered..."? What was the comparison, pictures of the other 4 and their appearance? How would one know what the coin was originally meant to show device -wise by the original minter?

 

With over 380 years having past since its date, and only 4 comparison coins, I am very curious about the given grade.

 

Thank you!

 

David

[1jester]

Spy, surely it's a subjective opinion as to the grade, but perhaps they've seen other hammered gold before. However, I understand where you're coming from.

 

I plan to submit some hammered gold to NGC within a couple months, along with some early milled coins, one of which, in my opinion, is a high grade uncirculated examle.

[James_OldeTowne]

I think that's awesome!

 

James