Can anyone identify this for my friend?

Hello Folks----Can anyone tell me where this coin comes from? And, approximately when it was issued? Any info would be greatly appreciated as I am completely stumped. Thanks. Bob [supertooth]





I would be forever grateful.

Chris

 

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Chris, I'll guess Ireland is where it is from, still thinking hmmm

 

I'm also guessing the top picture is upside down. Not a lot of help yet.

 

On the first pic I think I see the term "HISPANIA" (on the right from 1:00 to 5:00) which would indicate Spain.

 

I was thinking Hibernia(Ireland), but probably is more likely to be Spanish (does look like an S instead of a B)..hope a real expert shows up soon. Now I need to know too.

 

I think this may be a Philip IIII Spanish Netherlands coin -



City of Roermond. But the R and the M seems to be reversed...

http://translate.google.com/transla...ae+munda%22&hl=en&biw=1024&bih=558&prmd=ivnsb

 

I hope somebody can identify this coin for '9ball! am no expert in the field of world coins!

 

More pics by googling Roermond Duit - were the pics of your coin reversed so to flip the R & M?

 

Yes it is. It's Spanish Netherlands.

 

If that happened, the "R" would be backwards.

Chris

 

I'm not quite sure that I understand what you mean. Are you saying that an actual variety was struck with the R & M reversed? If so, do you have any further information about it?

Chris

 

The first coin pictures are too small to identify correctly (IMO) but I believe this is a Atocha coin. The coin design in use during the Atocha time period, referred to as shield type, incorporated the Spanish coat of arms or shield on the obverse side and a cross representing the union of Church and State on the reverse. The elements of the design between the three major mints, Mexico City, Lima and Potosi, although similar, have features which make differentiation possible.

The other small issue I see is that is has areas which are worn where the mint location would be. I also think it is upside down. Sorry I can't provide any more info towards this coin Chris. I wish I can see a clearer closeup of it to give more info.

 

Unfortunately, those are the only photos I have. Thanks for all the help, guys!

Chris

 

So what is the final verdict?
-Taylor

 

Is there a resource where I can find written documentation about it?

Chris

 

Still checking, Taylor.

Chris

 

I just learned from my friend that this coin is actually copper like the other photos that were posted.

Does anyone know of a resource for this variety which has the R & M reversed?

Chris

 

Does anyone have information about this variety?

Chris