Thanks, guys. It took quite a bit of time and multiple iterations to get the balance of color and details correctly.
Mathieu - I'm glad you liked the Chihuahua piece and the history behind these issues. It took multiple conversations with NGC to make them understand that counterstamps are not post-mint damage, but were a part of the minting process of the original cast host.
The peculiar bust issue of Durango is a neat anomaly. Makes you wonder what made Durango use that particular obverse bust. After all, in 1820 they used a few different ones, but nothing like the Peculiar bust of the 1821. At the same time, they had a normal 1821 issue, as well.
Here are a few 1820's


And 21's with normal busts


Edited by TwoKopeiki
02/13/2012 09:08 am