broke the 1900s barrier... 1806 Spanish silver 8 real King Charles IV

[tim185]

broke the 1900's barrier... 1806 Spanish silver 8 real King Charles IV

I still can't believe it.
Found these gems on Monday at a farm that belongs to my uncle. My mom and my three unckes grew up on this property. Before that, the property is on a plat map dating 1896. Before that who knows.
I couldn't believe it after researching it. I'm afraid to clean the good one. Any more info (other than wiki) on the Spanish coin would be great.
Anyway, they are:
1) Spanish 8 real coin of King Charles IV of Spain 18xx...can't tell. Wiki shows one that looks just like it as 1806. Could there be another date?
2) 1955d dime
3) 1942p nickel
4) a Hubley cast iron toy tractor of one of my uncle's.

Any one have any ideas on where to find back wheels for my upcoming restoration project? I've found a website to get the silver man that goes on it but no luck on the wheels yet.

 

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[tim185]

tim185,
Yes, Mexico made a 1/4R during the reign of C IV but the coin had a different design; a castle on one side and a lion rampant on the other.
The 1/4R had a diameter of 11 mm so that would rule that coin out for a second reason. I'll stick with the 1/2R attribution and assume the 2mm difference is caused primarily by wear.
Don.......

That's what I was thinking... wear.
Apologies for my original post of '8 real'. That's why I absolutely love this site and the members. Pure knowledge and truths. Thanks to all who posted.
A special thanks to you, Don, for helping me figure this out. Learn something every time I'm on here. Started mding since March 2014. Can't get enough of it. Thanks again Don.
Gl and hh.
Tim

 

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tim185,
You're welcome; and yes, this is a great place for all of us to continue to learn and enjoy this great hobby.
I'm waiting to see your next finds; perhaps an 8R will be included.
All the best,
Don.......