Need help with very old silver coin.

[Eagle101]

I found this coin detecting last December. I have done a ton of research and can't find out what it is. Any help would be greatly appreciated! !!!

 

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[G.A.P.metal]

size of a 1 or 1/2 Spanish reale

 

[Eagle101]

I was leaning towards that one just not sure. Thanks!!

 

[Iron Patch]

Half real. Here is the correct orientation.

 

[Eagle101]

Thank you!! What year do you think it is?

 

[Iron Patch]

Thank you!! What year do you think it is?

Would say 1780s.

 

[Eagle101]

Thanks!

 

[coinman123]

1/2 reale based on size, I agree with the above, 1770's through around 1800. It looks like 1780's though.


Very cool find, I'm still looking for my first one.

 

[Eagle101]

Thanks. Yesterday I found a 1664 spanish cob. Now I found out that I found a spanish 1/2 reale. Wow. life couldn't get better. ..unless Kate Beckinsale wanted to hook up with me...lol

 

[Iron Patch]

Thanks. Yesterday I found a 1664 spanish cob. Now I found out that I found a spanish 1/2 reale. Wow. life couldn't get better. ..unless Kate Beckinsale wanted to hook up with me...lol

..unless Kate Beckinsale wanted to hook up with me.... with a gold 8 Escudo in her pocket!

 

[cudamark]

You'd want her wearing something with a pocket??