help identify please

Discussion in 'World Coins' started by ericodapro, Nov 16, 2009.

  1. ericodapro

    ericodapro Junior Member

    This is a coin my grandfather found while he was in Europe, about 60yrs ago. He passed away so I cant get the entire story on it but it was either Spain or Italy, I think. Anyone know what it is?

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    ericodapro, Nov 16, 2009
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  3. Ardatirion

    Ardatirion Où est mon poisson

    Its a lead seal, probably originally attached to wool or bolts of some other textile.
     
    Ardatirion, Nov 16, 2009
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  4. DCH

    DCH Member

    Looks like Spanish 8 Maravedis of Philip III or IV.
     
    DCH, Nov 16, 2009
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  5. ericodapro

    ericodapro Junior Member

    Would a seal have design on both obverse and reverse?

     
    ericodapro, Nov 18, 2009
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  6. Ardatirion

    Ardatirion Où est mon poisson

    It may. Do the "cracks" appear to pass through the center of the coin? If yes, seal. If not, 8 marevidas.
     
    Ardatirion, Nov 18, 2009
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  7. Doramas

    Doramas Junior Member

    The original coin is a VIII maravedís of Philippvs IV to 162· (I can´t see the last number), Burgos mint. It has a chop mark for VIII maravedís of the 1641 Sevilla mint.

    I don´t speak english very well, sorry. At least I hope that you understandme.


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    Doramas, Nov 19, 2009
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  8. Ardatirion

    Ardatirion Où est mon poisson

    Your English is excellent! Welcome to the Forum, too!
     
    Ardatirion, Nov 19, 2009
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  9. ericodapro

    ericodapro Junior Member

    I appreciate it very much! Thank you.


     
    ericodapro, Nov 19, 2009
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