1/2 Reale help

[GatorBoy]

I could use a fresh pair of eyes on this little guy.
Seems I've been looking at it so long it's starting to look like the markings of an Escudo.
I'm sure that means I need a break

 

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[Guest 1551]

either way cool find!

 

[GatorBoy]

Thanks.. Found two the same day on a 1715 fleet beach

 

[Diver_Down]

I don't see the monogam markings, but rather the remnants of the Hapsburg shield with Bourbon element. That would indicate that it would be from during the reign of Philip V and at a minimum 1 Reale. The metal loss would explain a lower weight.

 

[GatorBoy]

That's part of what has me confused I should have taken into account a lot of loss... Thank you for pointing that out I always expect some metal loss from the beach find this one seems to be quite a bit.
Looking at it with the shield design in mind I'm actually surprised I have the second photo oriented correctly thank you

 

[Diver_Down]

No problem, GB.

 

[Guest 1551]

Thanks.. Found the same day on a 1715 fleet beach

You make me so jealous sometimes.

 

[GatorBoy]

Ahhha.. I've spent most of my life up and down A1A man.. Years go by that stink sometimes ...stick with it it's the journey not the destination isn't that what they say?