Need help in ID coin..

[DoubleBarrell86]

I found this coin last weekend in NC close to a river. Initially I thought it was a cob and still very might be. The only definitely cob coin i have is about the same size, very crude, good bit thicker about twice this size. This coin has been cut on alot and worn a good bit. Probably a long shot but just curious..

 

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[ToddsPoint]

It looks interesting. One of our pirates will be along shortly to ID it. @ARC

 

[CRUSADER]

Yeap, nice Spanish silver Cob.

 

[Hunk-a-lead]

I found this coin last weekend in NC close to a river. Initially I thought it was a cob and still very might be. The only definitely cob coin i have is about the same size, very crude, good bit thicker about twice this size. This coin has been cut on alot and worn a good bit. Probably a long shot but just curious..

great save, good luck on the ID

 

[Trezurehunter]

It sure looks like one to me. Great find !

 

[Mackaydon]

I don't remember ever seeing a Spanish cob coin (or any coin) with a Cross Barbee (or Barby) design like on the OP's post. As such, it may not even be Spanish. IDK. Looking forward to reading its full description.
Don in SoCal

 

[JohnC_FL]

I found this coin last weekend in NC close to a river. Initially I thought it was a cob and still very might be. The only definitely cob coin i have is about the same size, very crude, good bit thicker about twice this size. This coin has been cut on alot and worn a good bit. Probably a long shot but just curious..

Can't find any Spanish silver cobbs with pointed ends on the cross.

 

[DoubleBarrell86]

I don't remember ever seeing a Spanish cob coin (or any coin) with a Cross Barbee (or Barby) design like on the OP's post. As such, it may not even be Spanish. IDK. Looking forward to reading its full description.
Don in SoCal

That's what I'm thinking

 

[toasted]

Interesting find. Looks like cob to me but the cross is not typical. Could be a rarer variant

 

[Gare]

NICE GOING YOU DID GOOD !!!

 

[Mackaydon]

The closest I can get is Philip IV 1/2 reale (1621-1665). A similar (far from identical) coin is in the 'Historic Jamestowne Visitor Center'. The description of the reverse reads (in part) "The Jerusalem cross, signifying the unity of Church and State, on both coins has ball-shaped ends, a style which indicates that these coins were minted for Spain in Mexico City. (emphasis added).
But note, the western end of the Jamestown coin has a Barby (Barbee) point, not a ball-shaped end--similar to the OP's coin.
See Jamestown's coin here: https://historicjamestowne.org/coll...V5_GrZQEruZussK2U_6JnCraEfOjHQbnisW4KXPeuXGts
Don in SoCal

 

[DoubleBarrell86]

The closest I can get is Philip IV 1/2 reale (1621-1665). A similar (far from identical) coin is in the 'Historic Jamestowne Visitor Center'. The description of the reverse reads (in part) "The Jerusalem cross, signifying the unity of Church and State, on both coins has ball-shaped ends, a style which indicates that these coins were minted for Spain in Mexico City. (emphasis added).
But note, the western end of the Jamestown coin has a Barby (Barbee) point, not a ball-shaped end--similar to the OP's coin.
See Jamestown's coin here: https://historicjamestowne.org/coll...V5_GrZQEruZussK2U_6JnCraEfOjHQbnisW4KXPeuXGts
Don in SoCal

Thanks for the help man. I appreciate that alot. I'm not to far away from ol Jamestown. I love finding old history

 

[DoubleBarrell86]

The closest I can get is Philip IV 1/2 reale (1621-1665). A similar (far from identical) coin is in the 'Historic Jamestowne Visitor Center'. The description of the reverse reads (in part) "The Jerusalem cross, signifying the unity of Church and State, on both coins has ball-shaped ends, a style which indicates that these coins were minted for Spain in Mexico City. (emphasis added).
But note, the western end of the Jamestown coin has a Barby (Barbee) point, not a ball-shaped end--similar to the OP's coin.
See Jamestown's coin here: https://historicjamestowne.org/coll...V5_GrZQEruZussK2U_6JnCraEfOjHQbnisW4KXPeuXGts
Don in SoCal

Man I been looking all day today it feels like. I can not find a coin with that particular cross on. Definitely mind boggling to me. I do appreciate your help with it. I'm ready to get back to that site for sure but with all this rain we had im sure im a need hip boots.

 

[Digger RJ]

I found this coin last weekend in NC close to a river. Initially I thought it was a cob and still very might be. The only definitely cob coin i have is about the same size, very crude, good bit thicker about twice this size. This coin has been cut on alot and worn a good bit. Probably a long shot but just curious..

Awesome!!! Congrats!!!

 

[califteacher]

Very interesting find! Good luck of the further ID process. One of the interesting things about this hobby is the need to include history, both for site research and to identify a find. As a SoCal resident, I am jealous of the many historical finds by those back east. It seems like one just needs to turn on a metal detector to find something interesting beneath your feet. Now, back to the local clad and tab pulls...

 

[DoubleBarrell86]

Very interesting find! Good luck of the further ID process. One of the interesting things about this hobby is the need to include history, both for site research and to identify a find. As a SoCal resident, I am jealous of the many historical finds by those back east. It seems like one just needs to turn on a metal detector to find something interesting beneath your feet. Now, back to the local clad and tab pulls...

Thanks for the reply. I agree with you. Trust me I find alot of can slaw and modern bullets before I find a little hot spot that hast been hit hard hopefully lol

 

[jewelerguy]

outstanding find! I've never seen a cob with the cross like that. Hope you get an ID.

 

[coffeefreek]

I found this coin last weekend in NC close to a river. Initially I thought it was a cob and still very might be. The only definitely cob coin i have is about the same size, very crude, good bit thicker about twice this size. This coin has been cut on alot and worn a good bit. Probably a long shot but just curious..

Most interesting that it has what appears to be an 8 pointed star around the cross. This is the most similar that I could find:

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[DoubleBarrell86]

Most interesting that it has what appears to be an 8 pointed star around the cross. This is the most similar that I could find:

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Yea that one does look very close. Thanks for the help and reply