1682 Piece of Eight?

Hey guys,

My Co-worker has this necklace made out of a Piece of Eight from 1682, he says its "Peru minted" if that means anything.

I have linked two large pictures of the front and back and was hoping someone could give me a value on the coin itself.

Thank you very much!

http://i40.tinypic.com/27ypb83.jpg

http://i40.tinypic.com/m9c3yw.jpg

 

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I'm no expert on 17th century coinage, but from just looking at it close up it looks to be cast. Seems to be a lot of pitting, or bubbles in the fields, and filling in of areas that shouldn't be filled. Strange.
Guy~

 

Wow, well that's interesting. I am sure he won't be excited to hear that.

 

I would take the piece to the museum of natural history in your location, and ask to have an authenticator look at it.

 

I could be wrong, Aleforge. I wouldn't write it off as a forgery until someone with more expertise in that field has a chance to chime in. I'm just saying if that was a 19th or 20th century piece with those indicators, I'd wager on it being cast.
Guy~

 

Ok thanks guys, I will pass it along to him!