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Jul 01, 2012, 10:55 PM
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Found my 1st COB today
Im so happy to have found one of these coins! I never thought it would happen! I found this in Ma. on a trail in the woods a foot deep. I dont know how to ID this coin. I see a 56 , and found out so far that it is either 1556, or 1656 were the yrs they only used the last two digets of the yr 1500's 1600's. I would like to know anything about this coin. Thank you and thanks for looking.
Last edited by Southie E.J.; Jul 02, 2012 at 10:01 AM.
Reason: FORGOT PICS
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Jul 01, 2012 10:55 PM
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Jul 02, 2012, 12:35 AM
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Did you post a pic of the coin? I'm pretty sure cobs of your earliest guess (1556) were undated, so that can be ruled out.
Don.......
Last edited by Mackaydon; Jul 02, 2012 at 12:39 AM.
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Jul 02, 2012, 05:36 AM
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We need pics. It could be 1656 or 1756 (if minted in Potosi). Either way, it isn't 1556 as they were undated.
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Jul 02, 2012, 09:39 AM
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I forgot to post the pics i was sp excited but Im trying to figure it out now, and cant find anything to attach my pics.
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Jul 02, 2012, 10:03 AM
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Ok I figured it out. The pics are at the top.
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Jul 02, 2012, 10:32 AM
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Its a one real (1R) from Potosi ('P') and the date is 1695 (upside down the way you may have been looking at it; '95' in pic). It's called a 'pillars and wave' type and the assayer is Pedro de Villar (the initials VR)
Don.......
Last edited by Mackaydon; Jul 02, 2012 at 10:38 AM.
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Jul 02, 2012, 10:35 AM
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Looks like a real from Potosi 1695, assayer Villar.
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Jul 02, 2012, 11:46 AM
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Don and Vor nailed it. By the way, nice cob. Although not a true "heart", it is heart-shaped with a strong strike on both sides which would add a premium if you decide to sell it (I wouldn't). Don't clean it any further. It is beautiful the way it is. Congrats on finding your first cob.
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Jul 03, 2012, 07:51 PM
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Thanks that was helpfull. Good luck!
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Jul 03, 2012, 08:17 PM
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What a beaut! Congrats! How far from the beach was this found? Close to known Spanish galleon wrecks? Fascinating. I suppose someone could have dropped this? I would like to learn more about the site you were on. I am in Florida and have only educated myself on local sites.
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Jul 04, 2012, 12:47 AM
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 James
Wow, what a find. Items like these are a dream come true for MD's. Awesome and congrats!
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Jul 04, 2012, 07:11 AM
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That is a beauty... nice find.
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Jul 05, 2012, 04:56 AM
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