Bill D. (VA)
Silver Member
Found this yesterday at a site that was giving up 1600s artifacts. It looks like it either dates to 1617 or 1717. Can someone verify that, and tell me what denomination it came from? Appreciate any assistance.
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A WAG for the coin on the left is a Mexican 1/2 R if it weighs between 1.6 and 1.7 grams; or a 1R if it weighs between 3.4 and 3.5 grams.
Felipe V--1717.
A WAG for the coin on the left is a Mexican 1/2 R if it weighs between 1.6 and 1.7 grams; or a 1R if it weighs between 3.4 and 3.5 grams.
Felipe V--1717.
Don is correct. It is a Mexico City 1/2 R minted during the reign of Philip V (1st period). The full cross wouldn't be evident on clipped larger denomination. And the ghost-like remnants of the monogram is indicative of the 1/2 R. Monograms were only used on 1/2 R denominations. Larger denominations would have the shield/cross.