Beat up old cob, any info?

[salvageon]

I bought this old cob several years ago and all they said was a ship wreck coin. It's pretty beat up but still cool. Any info from what's left would be great. Thank you.

 

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[Mackaydon]

It's obviously an 8R coin; perhaps like this one:
Stack's Bowers > Browse Auctions > LotDetail
The tip of the cross indicates Mexico City as the mint--as does a portion of the "M" immediately above the "8".
Placing the "8" in the 3 o'clock position will give the correct alignment.
ID-ing the crest design will give you the ID of the king.
Don......

 

[salvageon]

Thank you I was surprised at the prices for holed coins even if in much better grade.

 

[realeswatcher]

Almost certainly a 1715 Fleet piece. Proper rotation for both sides shown below... Shield side really quite decent, uncorroded - just off-center/flat peripheries as struck.

 

[salvageon]

Thank you very much. Very interesting.