What the heck is this?

Discussion in 'World Coins' started by skunked, Oct 28, 2011.

  1. skunked

    skunked New Member

    I've been picking through pictures online for a while and can't seem to find out what this coin is.

    10-28-2011 09;31;11AM.JPG 10-28-2011 09;32;32AM.JPG

    Help please!
     
    skunked, Oct 28, 2011
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  3. skunked

    skunked New Member

    A couple more pictures 10-28-2011 09;38;38AM.JPG 10-28-2011 09;40;44AM.JPG
     
    skunked, Oct 28, 2011
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  4. Mat

    Mat Ancient Coincoholic

    Looks like a coin of Ferdinand and Isabella, yes the two who financed Columbus. But the surfaces of this coin make me think its fake.

    Spain
    Castile and Leon
    Ferdinand and Isabella
    1474-1504
    AR Real

    Obv: Crowned Coat of Arms
    Rev: Bundle of arrows with ribbon and yoke
     
    Mat, Oct 28, 2011
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  5. skunked

    skunked New Member

    It does appear to be coated with something. When looked at closely, you can see parts of the coat coming off.
     
    skunked, Oct 28, 2011
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  6. GDJMSP

    GDJMSP Numismatist Moderator

    I agree, it's a cast fake. Made of base metal with a silver wash. The silver wash is what is coming off.
     
    GDJMSP, Oct 28, 2011
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