I Have A Carol Coin Does Anyone Know What It Could Be Worth Is Has On It Carol 111 Dc Hisp.et Ind.r. And On The Back In Ut Ro Felix Auspice Deo Has A Crown And Shield On It Any Help Will Do Thanks Carol
to CoinTalk Carol. Your description sounds like it might be a Spanish Colonial of Charles IV ("Carolus IIII"), worn to the point that part of the legend is missing. The problem is that the reverse legend isn't right, and the obverse legend belongs on the reverse. Can you post a picture? Or at least the diameter and weight?
Welcome to the forum HG! Here is almost the exact question asked by someone on another forum.I believe the answer given will also apply to your coin.My opinion is that it is a Reader's Digest giveaway replica made in the 1980's. Question: A few years ago I found an unusual coin that I am unable to identify. I hope you can help. It appears to be Spanish in origin. On the head of the coin there is a man who appears to be someone of authority. It is from the year 1792 and the following letters circle the picture: CAROL IIII.D.C. HISP.ET IND.R. On the tail or back there is a crest with a crown on top and what appears to be an 8 on the left side and a S on the right side. The letters that encircle this side are: IN.UTRO.FELIX. AUSPICE.DEO. The coin seems to be made of brass or copper. We are located in Arkansas and the coin was found in a garden area while plowing. Please contact us and give us an idea. Your description indicates a gold 8 escudos from Spain or Spanish America under Carlos III. If not gold but copper or brass, than it is a copy of some sort, possibly a merchant token or play money. 8 Escudos weigh close to a troy ounce and contain about 3/4 of a troy ounce of gold, so they are quite heavy (should weigh slightly more than 27 grams total).
i dont know how to post a pic but i can scan it and send ya a pic in ur email thank you for your time Carol
I'm not the expert who needs to see what you have. You can read this post for full instructions on how to post a photo. My guess is that Mikjo0 has hit the nail on the head.
