Looking for some help on identifying that little corn stamp on this 159ish navarre. Could have been from an original explorer in America.Thanks.

[nathan reale]

 

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[ticndig]

for a better response post on the what is it forum

 

[Mackaydon]

If you are asking about the counterstamp........
The counterstamp was added pursuant to the edict of 1640 validating the coin for circulation in Nouvelle France. This coin was impressed on the reverse with a punch displaying a fleur-de-lys with an oval beaded border.
Don in SoCal.

 

[unclemac]

they were common currency in early North America. The European powers were not prepared for settlers needing an exchange medium so they tossed used up, worn out, low value loose change over here from time to time. The problem they faced was keeping the good coin back home to keep their established economies secure. It took a while but the Spanish and Portuguese got it right with great ore sources and new world mints. In Brazil, they actually had great coinage and at the same time, colonial denominations different than the ones in Europe in an effort to keep coinage secure throughout the empire.

 

[eyemustdigtreasure]

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Awesome find...!
1529...

 

[nathan reale]

Awesome find...!
1529...

I'm thinking it's 1590 maybe. Rest of the year isn't readable. 1529 would be amazing

 

[nathan reale]

they were common currency in early North America. The European powers were not prepared for settlers needing an exchange medium so they tossed used up, worn out, low value loose change over here from time to time. The problem they faced was keeping the good coin back home to keep their established economies secure. It took a while but the Spanish and Portuguese got it right with great ore sources and new world mints. In Brazil, they actually had great coinage and at the same time, colonial denominations different than the ones in Europe in an effort to keep coinage secure throughout the empire.

Thank you for the great reply. I've held on to this coin for 8 years or so. Always wondering it's history and how it came to be where I found it. Definitely could have been from an original settler from my town. Value is insignificant. History is priceless.

 

[unclemac]

you can buy that coin for a few bucks on ebay, but having it in context of an actual early american coin adds historical value, document it for your kids.