Can you help me identify this coin from 1747?

[cjprice]

Hello,

Can you give me some information on this coin? It is a little larger than a quarter. It also appears to have a "chopmark".

Thanks!

~Chris
Cape Coral, FL

 

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[Mackaydon]

2 reales (28 mm dia. versus quarter at about 24 mm dia.), first year of issuance of this denomination for Fernando VI (1746-1759), Mexico City Mint (small 'o' over capital 'M'); assayer "M"; 6.76 grams

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

Milled Pillar type. Mexico mint. (like Mack says) Looks authentic. http://www.newworldtreasures.com/cointypes.htm
Here is one I have from Bolivia.

 

[cjprice]

Thanks for the info Gentleman!

Big, that is a Great website, Thanks!

~Chris

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

Does anyone know if the mark on mine is a chopmark?