Hey guys, it’s Stanley here, and I’m excited to share my latest time-traveling adventure with you. As you know, I’m a coin collector, and I recently took a trip back in time to Montserrat in 1789 to get some coins for my collection and for selling on eBay.
When I first arrived, I was hit with the hot and humid weather of the Caribbean. I could see that I was in a small fishing village with houses freshly painted and small rowboats bobbing in the sea. The trees were orange and yellow, so I thought it must be mid-autumn.
Since it was 1789, I had to be careful of the political climate at the time, as Montserrat was a British colony and a hotspot for slave trading. Luckily, I wasn’t in any danger, but I still had to be careful with my actions.
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As I walked around the village, I felt like a fish out of water. The clothing, the buildings, and even the language were all foreign to me. To get some coins from the locals, I tried a quick street performance, juggling a few rocks and telling some jokes. However, it wasn’t as effective as I thought it would be, and I got no coins at all.
But I didn’t give up. I tried something else, this time approaching people directly and asking if they had any old coins to sell. Finally, I got lucky and managed to score some great coins for my collection.
When I returned to the present, I decided to keep some of the coins for my collection, auction some on eBay, and give some to a friend who’s also a collector. I sold a few coins on eBay for prices ranging from $40 to $400. It’s amazing how much value these coins have now, considering they were just everyday currency back in the 18th century.
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Overall, my trip to Montserrat was an exhilarating experience, despite the challenges that come with time travel. It was amazing to see the differences and similarities between then and now, and to add some incredible coins to my collection. If you’re a collector too, I encourage you to check out Montserrat coins and see what treasures you can find!
