Unknown large copper

[harpooncc]

Got out for a couple hours this morning. Went to the same area I found the half real in the beginning of the year. I dug this large copper and have no idea what it is. very exciting!
It is bigger than a US large cent. I thought it was totally smooth until I got it home. I rinsed it off and gave it a light brushing. I looks as if I can see the letters ALG and E on it. Hope you can see it too in the photo. Still trying to research, but if anyone can id please let me know.

Thanks for looking and happy hunting!

 

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[Scrappy]

That's a large copper. Not too many got that BIG. Perhaps a Russian Kopek?

 

[harpooncc]

Good suggestion. My buddy found one a few years back. I will check with him. Thanks!

 

[Dakota Sioux]

Looks a lot like Portugal 10 Reis late 1700s Josephus I 36mm lower left corner DEI GRATIA portion

 

[Eastcoasthunter21]

Looks a lot like Portugal 10 Reis late 1700s Josephus I 36mm lower left corner DEI GRATIA portion
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I agree With you on 10 Reis. I looked at a few looks like a match.

 

[ironhorse]

Another coin that turns up once on a blue moon!
I like the out of the ordinary finds, keeps the detecting and identifying fun!

Your coin is a prime candidate for peroxide cleaning method, you'll get to see a lot more details after a bath

 

[trapperart]

Nice find congrats

 

[harpooncc]

Think you got it! Thank you!

 

[harpooncc]

Thank you. Picked up peroxide after getting kids from school. Just started the bath

 

[Jeff H]

Agreed. Portuguese 10 Reis..... found one myself last year...in MA.

 

[harpooncc]

Not finished cleaning, but thinking older than I thought

After learning that this was a 10 Ries from fellow tnetters, I started the cleaning. Looks as if I may have a 10 Reis from 1712-1721. Still needs more cleaning but wanted to post updated pics. Thoughts? Very excited. Maybe my oldest coin yet.... Thanks for your help!

Got out for a couple hours this morning. Went to the same area I found the half real in the beginning of the year. I dug this large copper and have no idea what it is. very exciting!
It is bigger than a US large cent. I thought it was totally smooth until I got it home. I rinsed it off and gave it a light brushing. I looks as if I can see the letters ALG and E on it. Hope you can see it too in the photo. Still trying to research, but if anyone can id please let me know.

Thanks for looking and happy hunting!