ID Help!

[il_ray_phillips]

Found this in a Southern Illinois farm field where I have been kicking brick walking in and out from my deer stand. Looked all over net and cant ID it. It is just under 40mm, brass or copper, has a distinct edge marking. It is smooth on the back. It was wore smooth or never had anything on the back. Bust matches 1792 George but rest is not right. Not sure if it was a coin or token. Disregard the center punch from my shovel %^&*$%#$!!! Only 4th target I dug with my new machine! Any ideas?
Thanks
Ray

 

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[Mackaydon]

The edge is called 'corded'; found on Mexican coins, for one.
If Mexican, the diameter of about 38 mm would coincide with a well worn 8-reales coin.
Don...

 

[Mackaydon]

If I were to take a guess: Fernando VII (1808-1821) Spanish coin minted in Mexico City. The vertical line in the bottom pics suggest to me the edge of one of the two pillars that would appear on the reverse side.
Don...

 

[il_ray_phillips]

If I were to take a guess: Fernando VII (1808-1821) Spanish coin minted in Mexico City. The vertical line in the bottom pics suggest to me the edge of one of the two pillars that would appear on the reverse side.
Don...

Boy it sure does line up well with that coin! Will silver tarnish? I would have never guessed it to be silver but Where I poked it with my shovel is shiny!

 

[duggap]

A lot of things can tarnish silver.

 

[il_ray_phillips]

I am satified that this is a very worn 8 reale from the period stated above! Thanks for the Id help all!!!! Now the REALE mystery! How did this end up in a field in Southern Illinois!

 

[fyrffytr1]

Reales were accepted currency in the U.S. for many years.

 

[Mackaydon]

The Spanish dollar was the coin upon which the original United States dollar was based, and it remained legal tender in the United States until the Coinage Act of 1857.
Don.....