Need help with identifying a 1692 Spanish (?) coin....

Discussion in 'World Coins' started by Melora, Feb 16, 2004.

  1. Melora

    Melora New Member

    Need help with identifying a 1692 Spanish (?) coin....(Pictures added)

    Hi

    I have what I believe to be a spanish coin, 1692 with the following around the outside edge:

    Right side:CAR IL DG REX
    Left Side: HISP ET HEAP

    Bust of a man (?) looking to our right wearing what I think is a crown

    On the back it has the date inside of a wreath with GXX towards the bottom and AGA on the left hand side. There is something else inside of the wreath , maybe 2 birds? but I cannot tell. Only that whatever it is appears to have feet. But I could be wrong.

    I cannot find reference to it anywhere. I would like sell it with the other coins I have on ebay but I do not know how to list it.
     
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  3. GDJMSP

    GDJMSP Numismatist Moderator

    Can you tell us what metal the coin appears to be made of - copper perhaps ?
     
  4. Melora

    Melora New Member


    It does not appear to be the same color as american pennies. Upon searching (without luck) thorughout the web I am no longer sure this is a Spanish coin.

    I scanned a couple of pictures (should have done this the first time..)
     

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  5. Tbirde

    Tbirde Senior Member

     
  6. GDJMSP

    GDJMSP Numismatist Moderator

    Whewwww - glad you came along Tbirde :D I was having a hard time finding that one !
     
  7. Melora

    Melora New Member

     
  8. GDJMSP

    GDJMSP Numismatist Moderator

    For coins of this type that is not uncommon. Other than the info already provided I could tell you a couple more things about the coin - but they have no bearing on its value or rarity. About the only place you can find more detailed information is in a book. And the book itself is likely hard to find. Sorry I can't be of more help.
     
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