Could anyone know what this is?

[SilverJacks]

Hi guys,

Im looking for some expertise here. I have an old, old heirloom. Been in the family for generations. So much so, that I haven’t the foggiest what it is.

Could anyone tell me, what is this mighty fine specimen???

Any guesses welcome....

 

[dicker]

Hi  - sorry I cant help with this one.

Cheers

Dicker

[Thelonerangershorse]

Is it magnetic?

[SilverJacks]

Nope. I hope it’s silver but not even sure it’s metal tbh. It doesn’t ping like silver when tapped but idk...

[SilverJacks]

For the record, it’s not an heirloom, I was only joking. My old man gave it to me. He found it in a bag of old coins I believe were in his attic for some time.

[Wampum]

Possibly a COB which would have minted 1550ish to mid 1700,if it is, it should weigh 6.8 gms for 2 reales and multiples x2 for 4 reales ,then 8 reales ,however due to the way they where made some where heavily clipped 

 

 Can't really tell what the metal is by the photos, however these are supposed to be Silver if it is a COB.

[dicker]

Or gold...It’s not a Con  

Guessing this is bronze or something close to bronze. 

Best

Dicker

[SilverJacks]

3 minutes ago, Wampum said:

Possibly a COB which would have minted 1550ish to mid 1700,if it is, it should weigh 6.8 gms for 2 reales and multiples x2 for 4 reales ,then 8 reales ,however due to the way they where made some where heavily clipped 

 

 Can't really tell what the metal is by the photos, however these are supposed to be Silver if it is a COB.

Thanks wampum, that’s intriguing stuff. I’ll check that info out now, see where it takes me. 
what’s left of it weighs 5.40g, but I have cheap scales and they ain’t perfect.

 

[dicker]

My guess is it is probably a token.

Cheers

Dicker

 

[SilverJacks]

Cheers dicker. Yes could be bronze and could be a token. I have no idea if I’ll ever find out tbh, but I’ll check into COB anyways. It’s nice to learn new things. Appreciate your thoughts guys

[sixgun]

This is a bunch of copper cobs

[SilverJacks]

Ah nice, they’re quite cool. I guess it would fit in amongst those, perhaps not as good a condition though.

[Wampum]

Hi sorry for some reason I saw it as Silver @dicker,

Very impressive collection @sixgun had a few really bad silver pieces, however all gone now. I only have a 1783 2 reale from EL Cazador left. 

could it be a 8 Maravedis as it looks like a lion passant, although worn.    

[dicker]

All interesting stuff!

Love the El Cazador Real's.

Apologies for the mangled reply above - it should have read "silver cob", but I think you worked it out!

Cheers

Dicker

 

 

 

[SilverJacks]

Good shout Wampum. Too worn to be sure but i do see some resemblance...