Please help identify coin found in BVI

[Sharkbait956]

Please help me identify this coin that was found in the British Virgin Islands while scuba diving
One side has a very visible A R and the reverse side has text around the edge as well as symbol in the middle

Thank you!

 

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[Davers]

IMO

Better Pics Or even a "Rubbing" W/Pencil may better help you get an ID .

Clicked your post cause I wanted to know what BVI meant.

Good Luck

Davers

 

[Sharkbait956]

 

[Sharkbait956]

 

[gwdigger]

Neat find! Barcelona Spain ardite!

Barcelona Ardite 1654 Fine Philip IV | eBay

 

[K1DDO1979]

Neat find! Barcelona Spain ardite! Barcelona Ardite 1654 Fine Philip IV | eBay

You just beat me! I was going to put this on to see if it help...
SPAIN, PHILIP IV, 1654 (1.50 gm),
Obv: Philip's frilled bust left between A-R
Rev: Coat of arms. ?

 

[Sharkbait956]

Thank you so much!!! I can't believe you found that!!!!!!

 

[K1DDO1979]

Very nice find. I only made it far back as 1737!

 

[CRUSADER]

I've seen HISPAN post these

 

[Beach Hunter]

very cool find

 

[screwynewy]

Excellent find! Was this just an eyeball find while diving or were you using a metal detector? Was this a vacation/tourist trip or do you live in BVI? Love hearing the details on finds like this.

 

[dirtlooter]

sweet find

 

[Davers]

Thank you so much!!! I can't believe you found that!!!!!!

Cool .
Glad you got an ID on your Coin.

Davers

 

[Scrappy]

You have got to be kidding me! That is awesome!

How stoked are you?!

-Happy Hunting!

 

[oxbowbarefoot]

great find! I'm looking forward to your future posts.

 

[BVI Hunter]

Bloody Tourists........ (lol!)

OK, OK....move along now....

nothing more to see (or find) here........

 

[Sharkbait956]

We all have to start somewhere BVI Hunter...

 

[RobRieman]

Man it's hard to believe you can buy coins like that for less than $10

 

[I-DIG-IT]

Nice digs.

 

[Sharkbait956]

The coins themselves are not worth much but I think the place and the history of the place is what adds monetary value to the coins making them priceless, at least to a beginner like myself!

I've been on two charters though the USVI and BVI with the same charter company that is all inclusive and they really do take care of you in every way and both trips I have been able to find one or more coins...

I highly recommend them to anybody looking for a fun vacation with history and adventures included!!!!! I will be making sure I book again next year as well!

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