Need help with old coin

[lowtones]

I found this coin it is in very poor shape. I managed to get this much visible. does anyone recognize this?
thanks
lowtones

 

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[Mackaydon]

For starters, looks Spanish

 

[BuckleBoy]

For starters, looks Spanish

It IS spanish--and it'll date from at least the early 1800's, if not earlier. Can we see a photo of the other side, with a modern coin beside it for size comparison?

Regards,

Buckleboy

 

[Mackaydon]

A good pic of that creat is here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coat_of_arms_of_Spain

 

[lowtones]

It is a 1788 is my best guess. thanks for the help