Help with info on 8 reale cob????

[RayGunz2]

Hi, new to this site, but have had interest in coins and collecting since childhood. I am hoping for some info from the wise bunch here. I have what was represented to me as a genuine cob. From my internet search, it appears to be a Mexico 8 reale cob from the 1713-1715 era, but none of the date marks are there? I was told it was purchased in Key West from Mel Fisher's store in the 1970s (what they all say right). There was a silver loop soldered on at some point and it appears it may have been cleaned/polished to make it a better jewelry piece. It looks genuine to me, but since I know little about these, what can you tell me. It weighs 27 grams not including the chain. Please see pics and let me know what you think. Thanks!

 

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[Mackaydon]

The weight it right but without a CoA and dateless, I'd simply guess sometime between 1711 and 1728. Prior to 1711 cobs existed with this design though they are rare. Mexican, yes.
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[vpnavy]

Noticed this was your first post RayGunz2 - welcome aboard!

 

[realeswatcher]

Genuine; Mexico, Philip V (Bourbon shield). The style of shield dates it specifically from 1714 to 1724/25 (the Austria bar on the shield indicates that). If it was a Fisher piece, then it's of course almost certainly 1715 Fleet... which would date it specifically 1714 or 1715. If it is, it's a nicely preserved piece, not a hint of corrosion.

Interesting double-strike shield.