Help identifying coin

[mhwilson132]

Does anyone have any ideas about this coin? I found it under an old Oak tree, approximately 6 inches down and at home built in the mid 50's. But in a n area that has had traffic for many years. Thanks for any help!

 

[huntsman53]

I believe that it may be a really bad Counterfeit of a Spanish 2 Reale piece! It even has the wrong Shield (Crest) if the name on the coin is Philip and if so, then the coin would have been Hammered and not struck (similar to the way coins are minted now and have been for the past 300 years).


Frank

 

[mhwilson132]

Thanks folks for the help! I have no idea and can't find anything on the internet. Now at least I have a direction to research.

 

[Joe777Cool]

it is no longer a coin!

 

[mhwilson132]

I figured it out. It's a Woodman of the World token from World War I given to soldiers to held identify them if lost in action.

 

[Mackaydon]

I can't say (either way) about it being a counterfeit, but I agree with 'huntsman' about what it is suppose to represent if it is (or isn't) a counterfeit:

Don.....

 

[huntsman53]

I can't say (either way) about it being a counterfeit, but I agree with 'huntsman' about what it is suppose to represent if it is (or isn't) a counterfeit:

Don.....

Wow Don! I could not even find a coin produced during any Philip's reign with that Shield and that appears to be the same or similar to the O.P.'s coin. I am still of the belief that it is a Counterfeit as it just doesn't have the right appearance. Yeah, Silver coins with Copper or other alloys in them, pit somewhat or very badly depending upon the compositions but virtually pure Silver coins don't or at least the ones I have seen, were not that pitted.


Frank

 

[mhwilson132]

That's the reason I thought it was a token..because it doesn't appear to be silver. It is a very light material. But after looking at that picture, I agree...I don't think it's a token now. I think it is that very same picture...but unsure of the counterfeit deal. If so, it would be a very old counterfeit.

 

[Mackaydon]

If real, the coin is composed of silver; at least to the extent of .916 fine.
The series ran from 1732 to 1741.
The one I presented above is from Mexico City.
"MF" are the initials of the assayer(s).
Originally, the coin (if a coin) weighed 6.76 g.
The 1732 and 1733 issues are the most valuable.
I hope it turns out to be real.
Don.....

 

[68K]

That Sir, is a penny.

 

[CoinHuntingDrew]

Counterfeit coin of the spanish reale. I believe they used to offer them in comic book advertisements along with the fake 1943 copper plated cent...