Ia this a Cobb?

[911JB]

I am trying to find info on this coin that we recently purchased. Previous owner said it was a 1492 Cobb. Does anyone know anything about these, or know what direction to point me to find info on it? I have exhausted my Google Foo and still have no info on it.

 

[stefen]

First off, welcome to TN...

Most Early cobs are hammered and are not round, but odd-shaped. This is not my forte, however there are any number of people and collectors of Spanish/Mexican coinage that will provide an in-depth identification.

Having said that, in my opinion, its prudent to authenticated prior to purchase. There are so many copies being circulated, and the price ranges vary.

 

[jerseyben]

1474-1504, Spain, Ferdinand & Isabella, Reale (not sure if 1 or 2)

 

[911JB]

First off, welcome to TN...

Most Early cobs are hammered and are not round, but odd-shaped. This is not my forte, however there are any number of people and collectors of Spanish/Mexican coinage that will provide an in-depth identification.

Having said that, in my opinion, its prudent to authenticated prior to purchase. There are so many copies being circulated, and the price ranges vary.

When I said purchased I meant that it came in a lot of coins that we purchased. Since we knew nothing about this coin, or the other shipwreck recovery coin we didn't add any value to them. Lets just say that we bought the entire lot for a song and a dance.

 

[911JB]

1474-1504, Spain, Ferdinand & Isabella, Reale (not sure if 1 or 2)

Thanks JerseyBen.

 

[911JB]

Since I mentioned the other coins that came in this lot I thought I would post a few pics.

Shipwreck recovery





The lot.



Misc coins














There are several of these



That's just a few of the coins. There are a couple little baggies with smaller gold coins as well. You will have to take a good look at the lot pic to see what is all in there.

 

[kcm]

Now I see why you paid a song AND a dance!! Nice set of coins!