Trying to figure out where this coin is from. Approx 25mm, made of brass or copper, has a crown on both sides, may be the letter "P" on one side, cut/hammered/worn badly? Any help would be appreciated. Thanks
Whitney
Yep, its from Spain, probably from King Felipe IV. As you can see, diameter and desing match (you can find similar details even with the stamps on it, which were used to increase valor, etc).
If Zegeri see this post, he will probably give you more info or even give a better id.
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Цитата: "klei92"Presedinte gave you good advice.
Yep, its from Spain, probably from King Felipe IV. As you can see, diameter and desing match (you can find similar details even with the stamps on it, which were used to increase valor, etc).
If Zegeri see this post, he will probably give you more info or even give a better id.
Thank you for pointing me in the correct direction. Looks like a Spanish 1652 8 Maravedis. Thanks Again!
I am thinking 8 Maravedis because I see an "8" under the letter "P".
But I might be seeing what I want to see on these counterstamped coins.
It's like looking at clouds, everyone sees something different.
Цитата: "Whitneysc"I am thinking 8 Maravedis because I see an "8" under the letter "P".
But I might be seeing what I want to see on these counterstamped coins.
It's like looking at clouds, everyone sees something different.
Yes, i agree with you, its posible to see what seems an 8 but, as far as i know, thats the thing of the counterstamp; they were used to increase value, etc.
So i think base coin is 4 and its probably "upgraded" to 8 . Technically we are both right
P.d.: little detail, that P is from king Philipus (Felipe)
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