Ancient coin identification

Discussion in 'Ancient Coins' started by Fleshgrl02, May 6, 2026 at 2:09 AM.

  1. Fleshgrl02

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  3. lordmarcovan

    lordmarcovan Eclectic numismatist Moderator

    This one, unlike the other two you posted, is not ancient. It appears to be a fake Spanish cob from the 16th or 17th century. I say "fake" because it looks cast, like many of the tourist souvenirs you can buy in museums in places like Florida.

    But since the original coins were so crude, it's hard for me to say 100%. Let's just say it looks suspicious. Someone who knows more about cobs may weigh in.
     
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  4. Fleshgrl02

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  5. Fleshgrl02

    Fleshgrl02 Active Member

    It also came with the slip as well stating what it is I didn’t realize it was also in the box
     
  6. lordmarcovan

    lordmarcovan Eclectic numismatist Moderator

    Because they're so crude, a lot of the real ones look fake. Guess that one could be OK. Like I mentioned, I really don't know for sure.
     
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  7. GinoLR

    GinoLR Well-Known Member

    According to the label, your coin has a very clear and traceable provenance. It was found underwater in 1985 from the wreck of the Spanish ship Nuestra Senora da Atocha (sank 1622). Minted in Potosi. It has even an individual reference number : 85A-114449, which could easily be verified.
    I don't know if fake cobs come with fake identification labels too, but it seems there is no obvious reason to suspect your coin. Very nice !
     
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  8. lordmarcovan

    lordmarcovan Eclectic numismatist Moderator

    I agree that the accompanying paperwork is encouraging.
     

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