✅ SOLVED Coin identification

[jaytmon]

A mate of mine found this, didn't say where and it looked interesting so I took a couple of pics - he doesn't really do the internet.
Anyway, from looking through google it seems to be some kind of escudo, possible an 8 escudo piece? I would really appreciate an expert opinion on year and any other info.
Cheers

 

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[fishwhacker]

Looks to be a replica of a spanish gold coin. Note the bubbling around the edges indicating the piece was cast/poured. If it were real the details would be sharper as the coins were all hand hammered. It still may be a solid gold replica and thus worth it's weight in gold.

 

[bill from lachine]

Is there a molding seam along the edge of the coin....the original Spanish cobs were carved from a long rod and the imprint was hammered on both sides of the coin....the modern tourist versions generally have a molding seam along the edge.

Regards + HH

Bill

 

[jaytmon]

Thanks for your replies chaps, I will check along the edges. Fishwhacker what you're saying makes sense - it does look more molded than hammered. Any idea how I can tell if it's gold?!
John

 

[Mackaydon]

Welcome To Treasure Net !!
All the coins you have recently posted appear to these eyes as replicas.
Don...

 

[Iron Patch]

Thanks for your replies chaps, I will check along the edges. Fishwhacker what you're saying makes sense - it does look more molded than hammered. Any idea how I can tell if it's gold?!
John

No need to check anything because it's not even a good fake. Maybe next time!

 

[jaytmon]

Thanks for your replies, brief excitement over, maybe next time.
At least I know where to come now if ever I find any interesting looking trinkets