Not Sure - Need Help With ID

[Cariboo5]

Just recently purchased this piece, have not received it yet (pictures are the auction ones) It was listed as a copper pence. I am not sure what it is but it looks more like a cob or Spanish colonial than a pence to me. I'm hoping this is real however I purchased it with the thought in mind it may not be. All help is appreciated.....Thanks

 

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[Diver_Down]

I hope you didn't spend too much. It is indeed what you thought.

 

[Mackaydon]

IMO an imitative 'pillars and waves' Mexican cob.
Turn the top pic 90 degrees to the left for proper alignment.

Don.......

 

[Cariboo5]

Thanks guys, I figured it might be, not much of a gamble though, $13.50.

 

[divewrecks]

Poorly executed Potosi mint fantasy piece. I see assayer initial V showing, so probably meant to depict late 1600's coin (can't make out the date). Probably made from pewter or other low grade metal. What is the approximate size and weight?

Stan

 

[Diver_Down]

Let's come to a consensus on this "cob". It is phoney, baloney. Pure fantasy, imagination...

Don says Mexico. Indeed the cross side has the faint balls on the end of the cross which is a tell-tale indicator of Mexico.

Stan says Potosi. Indeed the pillar side doesn't show the mintmark, but the waves Rise up between the pillars. Remember Lima is Lower than Potosi.

So for about $14, you got a 2-for-1 deal.

 

[Mackaydon]

And, if given to a youngster, especially today, with a good pirate/galleon story, it would make a great gift.
Merry Christmas,
Don.....

 

[Diver_Down]

And, if given to a youngster, especially today, with a good pirate/galleon story, it would make a great gift.
Merry Christmas,
Don.....

... And if TNet is still around in 20 years, the youngster could ask the collective braintrust about a "cob" that was given to him as a gift 20 years ago.