I think this is a roman coin, but I need help

[dbsmokey]

I found this coin in a local park this AM, 2" down. I think it is roman (or a fake). Please help. I have searched the internet already and am overwhelmed trying to find info.
http://picasaweb.google.com/mbndvm/Finds#5514201764460112674
http://picasaweb.google.com/mbndvm/Finds#5514201762231736082

 

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[Mackaydon]

My first thought: Fake 8-escudos 'pillars and waves' Spanish cob coin
Edited to escudos from reales; oversight.

 

[Iron Patch]

My first thought: Fake 8-reales 'pillars and waves' Spanish cob coin

At least it had been in the ground for a few years.

 

[dbsmokey]

Mackaydon:

Thanks. I suspected it was too good to be real, especially with its condition. After your suggestion I found a website that sells fake doubloon escudos. I think this is what I found:

http://www.coinsofourpast.com/coinpages/colonialcoinpage.html

 

[Mackaydon]

The tic-tac-toe pattern should read:
(Mint) (Denomination in Escudos) (Assayer's Initial)
P V A (Latin abbrev. for 'Plus Ultra'--more beyond)
7 1 4 (looks like) representing the last three digits of date

The "M" assayer on your 'coin', represents Cristobal Melgarejo, assayer of the Lima, Peru mint from 1709-1728. He was the principal assayer for the gold coins of the 1715 fleet.

 

[dbsmokey]

The tic-tac-toe pattern should read:
(Mint) (Denomination in Escudos) (Assayer's Initial)
P V A (Latin abbrev. for 'Plus Ultra'--more beyond)
7 1 4 (looks like) representing the last three digits of date

The "M" assayer on your 'coin', represents Cristobal Melgarejo, assayer of the Lima, Peru mint from 1709-1728. He was the principal assayer for the gold coins of the 1715 fleet.

Cool information! Thanks alot!