spanish cob

  1. Found in Florida 40+ years ago

    Hello, I've had this piece for over 15 years. The person who gave it to me said they found it in South Florida in the 1950s. I'm not sure how true that is, but they had it at least in the 80s. Can anyone help me identify it? I'm unfamiliar with coins, especially these types. How can I tell if...
  2. Spanish Cob Identification help!

    Hey Everyone! I recently found this at a garage sale in Florida mixed in with costume jewlery. No markings indicating gold but I believe it’s 14k. With that being said do you think this is a real Spanish cob and if so does anyone know what period? Looks like there is wear from salt water...
  3. ✅ SOLVED Spanish Cob. Real or Fake?

    I inherited this coin from my great grandmother and I think she bought it in Mexico. I believe that it's made from silver, it's ca. 1.3 inches (3.4cm) wide and ca. 0.1 inch (2.5mm) thick. I couldn't find coins which look like this one online, neither fakes nor originals, and thought that I'd...
  4. Please help identify coin found in BVI

    Please help me identify this coin that was found in the British Virgin Islands while scuba diving One side has a very visible A R and the reverse side has text around the edge as well as symbol in the middle Thank you!
  5. Found Spanish silver 4 Reale? Along the Maine coast

    Found Spanish silver 4 Reale? Along the Maine coast w/pics Hello everyone, been a while since I've logged on but I just had to share this one. I can find no date but I don't think the early ones had a date. Its about 1 3/8" in diameter. I had it cleaned in a jewelers ultrasonic blaster as it...
  6. Spanish Cob???

    Found this piece of silver this morning and was looking for confirmation from the experts. I'm thinking it's a cob, but what do you think. Dimensions are: 0.52" x 0.44" at the widest points. Weighs 1.87g. Any thoughts on denomination and date range would be appreciated. Thanks for your...
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