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Numismatic and History Discussion Forums => Medieval, Islamic and Crusader Coins Discussion Forum => Topic started by: Josh P2 on March 25, 2018, 01:51:48 pm

Title: Need help identifying this ancient gold coin
Post by: Josh P2 on March 25, 2018, 01:51:48 pm

I believe this is a South American origin coin. Any help on identifying this beautiful piece?(http://)

Title: Re: Need help identifying this ancient gold coin
Post by: Meepzorp on March 25, 2018, 09:20:33 pm

Hi JP,

It isn't gold, and it isn't (technically) ancient.

To me, it looks like a Spanish Medieval/Renaissance-era silver Reale-type coin.

Meepzorp

Title: Re: Need help identifying this ancient gold coin
Post by: cmcdon0923 on March 26, 2018, 12:16:41 am

Assuming it's authentic, I suspect it could be a 4 real piece from the Seville (Spain) mint. 

On the shield side, I believe I can see the denomination (i.e., IIII) to the right of the shield, and the mint mark (S) on the left side.

Obviously, size and weight would help.