i found this coin about a year ago i have no clue what it is i know it a replica of some coin from 1792 im having trouble posting my pics so http://www.flickr.com/photos/87562338@N05/8018774661/in/photostream
:welcome: to CT It is a replica of the famous "piece of Eight" gold 8 escudos from Charles IV Nice to have it in gold :smile - Froggy
Here are 2 examples I have of gold coins of the era. A 1 escudo and a 2 escudo (doubloon), both minted in Madrid.