Help with identification of antique gold coin

Discussion in 'Antique Discussion' started by Lennyt, Mar 28, 2018.

  1. Lennyt

    Lennyt Well-Known Member

    Can anyone help me figure out what this coin is.
    Judging by cross it should be Spanish. But I can't find anything that looks like it.
    Weight is 3.8 gram.
    And diameter around 10mm.

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    Lennyt, Mar 28, 2018
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  2. Caribou's House

    Caribou's House Well-Known Member

    found this 1768 Potosi. Similar in some respects. But weight of this is a lot more than yours. 8180.jpg
     
    Caribou's House, Mar 28, 2018
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  3. Lennyt

    Lennyt Well-Known Member

    Simular but not the same. There are tons of similar coins from this era but none match in weight and size.
     
    Lennyt, Mar 28, 2018
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  4. Hollyblue

    Hollyblue Well-Known Member

    The photos are not in focus,but the coin seems to have casting bubbles which would make it a fake/replica.
     
    Hollyblue, Mar 28, 2018
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  5. Asian Fever

    Asian Fever Well-Known Member

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    First of all, I am not good at numismatic.
    I think it probably a spanish gold circulated in ancient Peru? The pattern looks similar but not exactly the same. Further, your coin looks very shinny and not dark enough for an antique coin, probably because of the polish???
     
    Asian Fever, Mar 28, 2018
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  6. Asian Fever

    Asian Fever Well-Known Member

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    Need experts show up to explain. :)
    Not much I can do..... :shifty:
     
    Asian Fever, Mar 28, 2018
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  7. Any Jewelry

    Any Jewelry Well-Known Member

    I turned your coin the right way:
    upload_2018-3-29_10-26-0.jpeg

    Those castles and lions (symbols of Castile and Léon) look very strange.
    @daveydempsey will probably know more.
     
    Any Jewelry, Mar 29, 2018
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  8. daveydempsey

    daveydempsey Moderator Moderator

    daveydempsey, Mar 29, 2018
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