COIN EXPERT NEEDED - Coral encrusted coins!!!!

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posted this on TODAYS FINDS as I was excited!

http://www.treasurenet.com/forums/today-s-finds/355763-does-coral-beep-yes-when-its-full-coins.html


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can anyone identify??

thanks!!!
 

What is the diameter (mm) of a coin?
I'll take a guess: Philip V of Spain.
Don.......

Very approx (coral in way) I would say 1 inch?
 

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You may have to separate them to get a full I.D but it looks to be English. Possibly Edward V around the turn of the 20th century. You may want to post something of known size to compare. This will give a better idea of denomination. Nice find! In the ocean? on the beach? Wreck site?
 

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You may have to separate them to get a full I.D but it looks to be English. Possibly Edward V around the turn of the 20th century. You may want to post something of known size to compare. This will give a better idea of denomination. Nice find! In the ocean? on the beach? Wreck site?

in 2 ft of water just off the beach - island used to be ruled by the britsh 1700-ish??
 

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Wow....I'd hit that area hard!
 

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nice find,i would hit the spot again, i think a electrolysis bath,will break the coral off
sorry cant see enough of coins to help with ID, very cool find
 

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It may be worth more as is. I would be hesitant to seperate them. Its very unique and may get some good bids on eBay or auction.
 

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There's a bunch on eBay right now if you would like to take a look! Very nice find! They consider them pirates treasure!! I would scour that place if I were you!!

Kathy (koolaidsmile) :-)
 

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Like I posted on the other forum: Right now you have something from a Spanish shipwreck thats very unique and desirable. If you seperate them, all you will have is a handful of damaged coins with no shipwreck connection.

I hope I am not too late with the advice. Im sure Mackaydon can ID them with the size and more pic.
 

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You might want to tell every person on the Internet advertising this coin as a Spanish cob that they are wrong then!

Kathy (koolaidsmile) :-)
 

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