Question About Frank Gilboy's Nomenclature Re. Chas III Guatemala 8Rs

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Westwood Arms Pillar of the Community United States 677 Posts	Posted 05/10/2025 9:23 pm In Milled Columnarios of Central and South America, Guatemala 8Rs 1760-1767 have a nomenclature I hope someone would help with. The crowns are separated into two types, one type with "One or both capitals with abacus" The other type does nor have this feature. What does "One or both capitals with abacus" mean? How is the feature identified? Thanks in advance Report this Post to the Staff

Albert Pillar of the Community United States 1843 Posts	Posted 05/12/2025 12:20 am Look closely at the top of the columns / pillars. Check for a flat rectangular or square block. There are varieties. I'm weak in this area, but it pertains details maybe at the top or near the top. Some have crowns, some have just flat tops. Report this Post to the Staff
Dearborn Moderator United States 71825 Posts	Posted 05/12/2025 07:46 am @Westwood Arms - can you post up an example of both please? I looked them up in Numista but the examples are very worn and do not have much for an explanation for the capitals. Collecting since 1972. Learning from then on "Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn." - Benjamin Franklin 7070 type set coin count: 47/76 Uncirculated American Silver Eagles My American Silver Eagle Proof Collection Innovation Dollars Eisenhower-Dollars Kennedy-Half Dollars Washington-Quarters Roosevelt-Dimes Buffalo-Nickels Jefferson-Nickels Lincoln-Cents Report this Post to the Staff
Albert Pillar of the Community United States 1843 Posts	Posted 05/12/2025 1:38 pm Sometimes coin sites are not the best places to look for answers about coins. In this case look at the abundant online images of column types and the names of the parts on top. Report this Post to the Staff
Westwood Arms Pillar of the Community United States 677 Posts	Posted 05/15/2025 12:50 pm I don't have any of these types, but was considering bidding on one. Did not know what questions to ask so no bid. Report this Post to the Staff
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