Copper coin

[jimzz977]

Went hunting this morning to my friends vacant lot where he found I 1902 barber quarter and I found this old copper coin need help Id it it is the same size if a quarter

 

[dgrs2]

Looks like branches or wings with a shield in the middle.


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[BARKER]

Hi; If I'm not mistaken. On the last picture there appears to be a cross set of lines. This makes me think it is Spanish. It is worn bad. Good Luck. PEACE:RONB

 

[jimzz977]

That's what I'm thinking Spanish , I do live close to Mexican border. 1800s

 

[Bruce R]

Not to divert the thread, but how would something like that be cleaned ?

 

[dgrs2]

Warm soapy water with a soft bristle tooth brush to gently brush. Or just a warm soapy water soak then rinse with water.


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[jimzz977]

Thanks I was going ask that question, would vinegar damage it or clean it

 

[Bruce R]

What about Tarnex ?

 

[dgrs2]

No Tarnex or vinegar. Hot H2O2 (hydrogen peroxide) works very well.
https://youtu.be/JVArjyo6gME


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[jimzz977]

When hot u mean u warm it up??

 

[dgrs2]

When hot u mean u warm it up??

For a single coin I usually use 2oz of peroxide in a microwaveable glass for 1 minute on high. Drop the coin in the glass and let it go for about 5 minutes. Repeat the process until your happy with the result.
Another option is to use a ultrasonic cleaner with the peroxide heated up. Does a wonderful job.

 

[jimzz977]

Thanks I cleaned it little bit , I see writing on edge , it's driving me crazy

 

[Bruce R]

Could it be a Reichsmark ?

 

[Mackaydon]

Because you are relatively close to Mexico and the size of the coin is about that of a US quarter,I'm leaning towards a 1/4 real, copper, from the state of Chihuahua. The US quarter has a diameter of just over 24 mm. There were three varieties of the Mexican coin; one at 24mm and 2 at 26mm. The obverse legend of the '24' read: Departmento de Chihuahua. Another reads: Estado Libre de Chihuahua; and the third reads: Estado de Chihuahua. The reverse image was the value on two lines within a double wreath of palm branches (what is more clearly seen in your pics).
Don.....

 

[jimzz977]

Solved you are right it is ac1/4 real copper , thanks mackaydon, how did you know

 

[Mackaydon]

I once wrote a book on Mexican coins; pattern looked familiar; took a chance and guessed.
Don......

 

[jimzz977]

Is a rare coin ?? Or were common

 

[jimzz977]

Here's better pic

 

[jimzz977]

Sorry

 

[jimzz977]

Solved