found this in a dime roll. lol

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  1. igotchange

    igotchange Active Member

    Can anyone tell me what i have here?
     

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  3. TIF

    TIF Always learning.

    Looks like it could be a Spanish 1/2 reale although I don't know enough about them to comment on authenticity. Try posting this on the World Coins board since it is a relatively modern coin (~1600s).
     
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  4. GenX Enthusiast

    GenX Enthusiast Forensic grammatician

    If that's a half real, that was one sweet roll, man. Unheard of. Metal detectorists go nuts when they find these 200+ year old coins!
     
    GenX Enthusiast, Jul 29, 2019
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  5. Collecting Nut

    Collecting Nut Borderline Hoarder

    Other than a sweet find I can't answer your question. Something that should not have been in a dime roll. lol
     
    Collecting Nut, Jul 29, 2019
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  6. igotchange

    igotchange Active Member

    I didnt know there were half reals.whats unreal is my mom gave me some coins she saved.lol about 50 lbs.oy!
     
    igotchange, Jul 29, 2019
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  7. PeteB

    PeteB Well-Known Member

    Mexico mint.
     
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  8. ominus1

    ominus1 Well-Known Member

    ..wow!...that wins the find of the day in rolled coins...i'll give you 2 whole rolls for it :smuggrin:
     
    ominus1, Jul 29, 2019
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  9. Michael K

    Michael K Well-Known Member

    Nice score. That's a keeper with a story.
    Certainly worth the dime that space took up.
     
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  10. igotchange

    igotchange Active Member

    any idea of value?
     
    igotchange, Aug 19, 2019
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  11. Heavymetal

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  12. Heavymetal

    Heavymetal Well-Known Member

    Looks like your coin may have been worn and maybe shaved over the years so the value is silver melt. But you’ll never sell it,right?
     
    Heavymetal, Aug 19, 2019
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  13. PeteB

    PeteB Well-Known Member

    It is a scarce denomination. I would value it as $30-$40.
     
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  14. Michael K

    Michael K Well-Known Member

    Even with a date in good condition it's $15.
    This coin is more like $1-$2 not $30-$40.
     
    Michael K, Aug 19, 2019
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  15. igotchange

    igotchange Active Member

    all i got was lump of coal.:astronaut:
     
    igotchange, Aug 21, 2019
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  16. igotchange

    igotchange Active Member

    to be honest im thinking of selling it all.ive learned an incredible amount of stuff from all of you but collecting money is not my love.eyes are going and vintage m/c is my ting.im more into returns as im planning on retirement and thinning the herd so to say.☺ thanx to all for their input and guidence
     
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  17. AussieCollector

    AussieCollector Moderator Moderator

    I'm sorry, what?

    Pray tell, where can I find a 17th century cob coin in good condition with a date for $15? At that price, I'd be willing, nay keen, to take it off that person's hands.
     
    AussieCollector, Aug 21, 2019
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  18. Michael K

    Michael K Well-Known Member

    That's what the reals go for. 17th century is 1600's
    18th century is 1700's. Plenty of late 18th century reals for $15 in good condition.
     
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  19. AussieCollector

    AussieCollector Moderator Moderator

    Yep, I know my centuries.

    This is a 17th century cob, is it not?

    If it is Mexico mint (which I believe it is judging from the mint mark), it is almost certainly 17th century, as the Mecico mint transitioned to milled coins in the 1730s.

    Edit - I should add, in my experience a coin like this (barring some fluke auction) would be worth $25 at a minimum, date or no date. Regardless, you should be able to date it by the shield design (at least within a 10 year window). If buying from a reputable dealer, this coin would be $40 to $50
     
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  20. AussieCollector

    AussieCollector Moderator Moderator

    Also, I have done a little research, and this is not a 1/2 real, as 1/2 reals do not have the shield design.

    It is more likely a 1 real, and should weigh around 3.3 to 3.4 grams.
     
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  21. Justin Lee

    Justin Lee I learn by doing

    If have to agree. I was doing some research last night around this coin and topic and was thinking it was either a 1 or 2 real cut down to cob shape, and that the shield design looked like a Philip (Felipe) IV (or maybe V).
     
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