Found my 1st COB today

[Southie E.J.]

Im so happy to have found one of these coins! I never thought it would happen! I found this in Ma. on a trail in the woods a foot deep. I dont know how to ID this coin. I see a 56 , and found out so far that it is either 1556, or 1656 were the yrs they only used the last two digets of the yr 1500's 1600's. I would like to know anything about this coin. Thank you and thanks for looking.

 

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[Mackaydon]

Did you post a pic of the coin? I'm pretty sure cobs of your earliest guess (1556) were undated, so that can be ruled out.
Don.......

 

[Diver_Down]

We need pics. It could be 1656 or 1756 (if minted in Potosi). Either way, it isn't 1556 as they were undated.

 

[Southie E.J.]

I forgot to post the pics i was sp excited but Im trying to figure it out now, and cant find anything to attach my pics.

 

[Southie E.J.]

Ok I figured it out. The pics are at the top.

 

[Mackaydon]

Its a one real (1R) from Potosi ('P') and the date is 1695 (upside down the way you may have been looking at it; '95' in pic). It's called a 'pillars and wave' type and the assayer is Pedro de Villar (the initials VR)
Don.......

 

[vor]

Looks like a real from Potosi 1695, assayer Villar.

 

[Diver_Down]

Don and Vor nailed it. By the way, nice cob. Although not a true "heart", it is heart-shaped with a strong strike on both sides which would add a premium if you decide to sell it (I wouldn't). Don't clean it any further. It is beautiful the way it is. Congrats on finding your first cob.

 

[Southie E.J.]

Thanks that was helpfull. Good luck!

 

[IsabellaSea]

What a beaut! Congrats! How far from the beach was this found? Close to known Spanish galleon wrecks? Fascinating. I suppose someone could have dropped this? I would like to learn more about the site you were on. I am in Florida and have only educated myself on local sites.

 

[Mole Man]

Wow, what a find. Items like these are a dream come true for MD's. Awesome and congrats!

 

[Southern_Digger]

That is a beauty... nice find.

 

[ilyes1113]

very nice