Cut Spanish silver

[awdw]

Found this cut silver today along with a toasted copper and a few other assorted items. Any help identifying would be appreciated .

 

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[ironhorse]

I think the guys got it right...it looks like two bit piece of an 8 reales....its the kind of thing that makes us envy your great site!

 

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[Mackaydon]

Without knowing the coin's diameter, the denomination is not known.
The 4R and the 8R appear the same, only their diameters will differ.
The 4R has a diameter of 34mm 'whilst' (for Cru) the 8R has a diameter of 38mm.
The date range for either coin will be 1761-1771.
Don.....

 

[awdw]

Thank you I’ll measure in a few days when I get home.

 

[CRUSADER]

Without knowing the coin's diameter, the denomination is not known.
The 4R and the 8R appear the same, only their diameters will differ.
The 4R has a diameter of 34mm 'whilst' (for Cru) the 8R has a diameter of 38mm.
The date range for either coin will be 1761-1771.
Don.....

Just guessing based on the size reference of the finger, the radius looks to be in the 18 mm range, so needs measuring like you suggest.

 

[Westfront]

Ok, i go for 8 Reales too. My first thought looking on the pic.

 

[PACO]

Clipped Coinage. Amazing how they made change.

 

[E-Trac-Ohio]

A fantastic find for sure !

 

[gheenoe78]

Pieces of eight! You possibly got yourself some pirate treasure. Excellent find!

 

[Lost Signal]

Congrats, awdw! That one's on my bucket list for sure. You need to post a picture of the edge. That's what I can't get over.

 

[vpone]

i have yet to find a cut coin - so very cool!

vp

 

[islamoradamark]

Nice find where there is one there could be more

 

[Aureus]

Great find! Congratulations!