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[SIPridgeDIG]

I still can't believe I dug this. It's what I believe is a milled bust pillar type, 2 reales. Weighs 5.53g and measures 26.5mm/1.04" diameter. If I'm wrong please correct me. I'm looking to narrow time the time period and more details about the piece. I can't make out the more worn side to tell which king it is and/or version. Was hoping someone could recognize a letter or shape or something on the edges and help me out. All your opinions and wisdom are appreciated. It's still surreal!

 

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[sibbley]

Great find.

 

[Mackaydon]

My WAG is it's a draped, laureated bust of Fernando VII (2R) from the period 1812-1821.
My guess is based on two observations:
1. The crest of the head does not appear to be in the area if the legend were extended.
Otherwise, it would be either Carlos III or Carlos IV.
2, Carlos III, Carlos IV and Fernando 2R coinage included an armored bust, but only Fernando VII''s coinage included a draped bust variety.
Unfortunately, I can't read any assayer's initials which would further narrow the date range.
Don in SoCal

 

[pepperj]

Well dug, congrats 👏

 

[Bamasteve]

Great find, congrats!

 

[SIPridgeDIG]

My WAG is it's a draped, laureated bust of Fernando VII (2R) from the period 1812-1821.
My guess is based on two observations:
1. The crest of the head does not appear to be in the area if the legend were extended.
Otherwise, it would be either Carlos III or Carlos IV.
2, Carlos III, Carlos IV and Fernando 2R coinage included an armored bust, but only Fernando VII''s coinage included a draped bust variety.
Unfortunately, I can't read any assayer's initials which would further narrow the date range.
Don in SoCal

@Mackaydon thank you very much. Can u explain a little more about the "extended legend"? And also, do u see any faint letters or anything that aligns with the draped bust Fvii?