Is this a coin?

Golden1

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Found this today at about 6 inches deep. Silver im sure. I cleaned it with water only. Old coin i hope ;D
It's the same size as a dime. will try to get better pics later!
Any help would be gratefull Thanks G1
 

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Yes it is Spanish. Carolus III. Probably 1 or 1/2 reale if it is the size of a dime. Nice find Dickie!!!!!! Cya tonight. Hogge :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
 

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Why not a Carolus II? Why not a Carolus IIII?
 

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If its the size of a dime I would say that its a One Reale. 1/2 Reales are about the size of a half dime. Nice find!! :thumbsup:
 

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almost looks like lead material
referring to the gouges, looks like a VERY soft metal
What do you suppose made the marks?
Brady
 

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bradyboy said:
almost looks like lead material
referring to the gouges, looks like a VERY soft metal
What do you suppose made the marks?
Brady
its silver....lawn mower maybe

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looks more like a scrape and been run over
construction site
 

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It looks like someone used it to tap down small nails... :icon_scratch:

What's the other side look like?

DCMatt
 

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hogge said:
Yes it is Spanish. Carolus III. Probably 1 or 1/2 reale if it is the size of a dime. Nice find Dickie!!!!!! Cya tonight. Hogge :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
Thank's Hogge :thumbsup: call ya later.....
 

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