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Title: Silver coin
Post by: Jon1987 on June 19, 2014, 03:26:32 PM
Hi guys,
Been out again today and found this little coin. A little confused as to what it is. Any help would be greatly appreciated.


Title: Re: Silver coin
Post by: Jon1987 on June 19, 2014, 03:30:58 PM
I'm thinking possibly a Spanish Piece of eight but not sure...


Title: Re: Silver coin
Post by: jayhay69 on June 19, 2014, 03:42:25 PM
could be a spanish reale



Title: Re: Silver coin
Post by: Chef Geoff on June 19, 2014, 04:09:45 PM
A lovely little find Jon and spot on with the id a Spanish cob of Philip II (Mary's husband and he of the Armada) I'm well jealous ;)


Title: Re: Silver coin
Post by: diggaduff on June 19, 2014, 04:15:38 PM
Nice coin Jon well done, long time no hear, hope your keeping we'll  :)


Title: Re: Silver coin
Post by: Jimi nugget on June 19, 2014, 06:26:11 PM
Lovely bit of silver john and a local even beta ;D


Title: Re: Silver coin
Post by: Jon1987 on June 19, 2014, 09:16:26 PM
Cheers guys, and cheers Geoff for the ID. My luck has certainly been in over the last couple of days. Pitty its back to work tomorrow  :P


Title: Re: Silver coin
Post by: Dryland on June 19, 2014, 09:21:24 PM
Well done Jon, with these sort of finds I think I'll move to Pembroke ;) ;D


Title: Re: Silver coin
Post by: Neil on June 20, 2014, 10:39:04 AM
You don't see many of them - great find!


Title: Re: Silver coin
Post by: probono on June 20, 2014, 12:08:32 PM
Fantastic find - and so tiny too


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