Atocha coin help

[ou8acracker2]

Can anyone tell me what coin this is? It is from the atocha and was my grandfathers. It was one of the first ones found. It is all I know
Where it was minted, denomination, etc...

Thanks!

 

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[Mackaydon]

Probably Mexico City mint.
8 reales would be about 27 grams; they came in various fractions: 4,2,1,1/2.
What is your coin's percentage weight compared to 27 grams will tell you denomination.
Don...

 

[Trez]

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Can anyone tell me what coin this is? It is from the atocha and was my grandfathers. It was one of the first ones found. It is all I know
Where it was minted, denomination, etc...

Thanks!

Cracker,

I have to tell you this one isn't from the Atocha...It is Mexico mint as Don stated and yes the weight will help tell you the denomination.
Don your slippin' (look at the shield) Atocha sank in 1622 ****** Think Bourbon Don
The coin perhaps more 1715 Fleet.

 

[Mackaydon]

Trez,
My bad; I'll pay more attention.
Best,
Don.....

 

[Diver_Down]

Cracker,

I have to tell you this one isn't from the Atocha...It is Mexico mint as Don stated and yes the weight will help tell you the denomination.
Don your slippin' (look at the shield) Atocha sank in 1622 ****** Think Bourbon Don
The coin perhaps more 1715 Fleet.

Trez, you saw this before I could chime in. I was going to come up with a snarky/witty comment regarding the House of Bourbon, but you beat me to it. It is like low hanging fruit. Too easy...