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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;Baha_Man, post: 1473189, member: 38800&quot;]I was given this coin and I&#039;d like some advice/opinions on it. I am questioning if this is a real coin or a replica as the gold finish seems to have worn off. The second issue is that the coin was glued to a commemorative plaque at one point and the back of the coin is coated with residue. Should I attempt to clean the coin?</p><p><br /></p><p>The information I&#039;ve found on the web indicates that this may be a Royal 8 Escudos from 1714. It&#039;s mentioned that some of these &quot;Royals&quot; were made of silver, so I&#039;m wondering if it is in fact an original silver coin which has had some type of gold covering applied to it at a later date.</p><p><br /></p><p>Front:&nbsp; &quot;PHILIPPVS-V-DEI-G-1714&quot; Crowned arms, value of VIII in field. </p><p>Reverse: &quot;HISPANIARVM ET INDIARVM REX&quot; Cross within quadrilobe, angled scepters</p><p><br /></p><p>I&#039;ve also included a picture of a similar coin I&#039;ve found on the web for reference.</p><p><br /></p><p>Any info, suggestions, advice is welcome!</p><p><br /></p><p>&nbsp;[ATTACH]185438.vB[/ATTACH][ATTACH]185439.vB[/ATTACH][ATTACH]185440.vB[/ATTACH][/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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