1655 Spanish Cob, 1 Real.

[Garabaldi]

I found this in Mass today 9/9/09. Does anyone know what this is and how old it is?

 

[dirtywhitboy]

Re: Spanish Cob?

1655

 

[Garabaldi]

Re: Spanish Cob?

dirtywhiteboy, is there some documentation on google I can find that can confirm that?

 

[dirtywhitboy]

Re: Spanish Cob?

the 55 is on the cob at the bottom

 

[Garabaldi]

Re: Spanish Cob?

I got it. Thank you.

 

[Mackaydon]

Re: Spanish Cob?

By its size, it appears to be a 1/2 real. If it weighs about 1.6 grams that would be in line with the 1/2 real.

 

[dirtywhitboy]

Re: Spanish Cob?

its a 1.

 

[Trez]

Re: Spanish Cob?

If you turn pic IMG 0555 around 180 degrees...you will see the 3 digit date of 655 which is indeed 1655. Common assayer...overall a nice snag.

Macky...can't be a 1/2...not with a shield showing on the coin, at least in this case.

Thanks for posting it...

Trez

 

[Garabaldi]

Re: Spanish Cob?

TY Trez, I do see the 655 now that you meantion it. Had no idea what that was.

 

[Ollieboy]

Awesome find, I'm from mass as well and never found anything that good. What area of mass did you find this in if you don't mind me asking? I am always looking for a hunting partner if you are interested?
Ollieboy

 

[RWJR13]

Never seen one. Thanks for the pic !!!

 

[divewrecks]

What area of mass did you find this in if you don't mind me asking?

I think he meant Catholic Mass....

Stan

Here is a similar one of mine....

 

[Garabaldi]

Stan, you find that under water?
Nice cob.

 

[divewrecks]

Stan, you find that under water?
Nice cob.

No, I got it in a trade. I think the guy said it was a land find.

Stan