1797 spanish silver any help please

[tanz 82]

Found it today its the size of a dime any info and maybe price would be appreciated thankyou

 

[gunsil]

Looks like a half reale, value is only the joy of the find, it won't bring much $$ because it is so worn out. I have found a few in MA myself in similar condition. I do love finding the oldies though, no matter how worn they are.

 

[Mackaydon]

If it's about dime size (17.9mm) then it's a 1/2 real (18mm).
Check Ebay for comparable sales prices.
Don.....

 

[coinsareawesome]

Here is a little info on it... 1792-1808/7 Mexico 1/2 Real KM 72 Prices & Values | NGC

 

[Mackaydon]

I believe the coin is not from Mexico; rather from Guatemala. The "G" you see is part of "NG" the mint mark of Guatemala. The "M" is not the mint mark of Mexico but rather the Assayer Mark for Manuel Eusebio Sanchez. The coin is 89.6% silver.
The full description would read:
Obverse : Laureate, armored and draped bust, facing right; "CAROLUS·IIII·DEI·GRATIA·"; (date) below between dots.
Reverse : Crowned Arms, between pillars; "HISPAN·ET IND·R·"; ·NG· at left and ·M· above left.
Don.......

 

[coinsareawesome]

Interesting, I may have to check my reales and see if there are any from countries other than Mexico. If that really is from 1797, it is a pretty rare coin. In better condition it could be worth around $200.

 

[coinsareawesome]

By the way, what are the different mint marks from the countries of that era?