Gold type coin?

Discussion in 'Metalware' started by Christine P., Feb 28, 2019.

  1. Christine P.

    Christine P. New Member

    Can anyone identify this or advise me on if it’s actually gold. What do the symbols say? 9366790E-3FA2-4104-A582-5CCE8AF4A8DF.jpeg 9CED9323-20C1-4699-894E-84FA6D49BF6A.jpeg
     
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  2. aaroncab

    aaroncab in veritate victoria

    How big is it ...how much does it weigh...where did you get it?

    Most likely to confirm whether it is gold or not will require some type of testing. Others will be able to provide a lot more info than I can.
     
  3. terry5732

    terry5732 Well-Known Member

    It is a Spanish coin or replica thereof
     
  4. Christine P.

    Christine P. New Member

    It weighs 20.5grams and is 1.5”x 1.5”
     
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  5. Christine P.

    Christine P. New Member

    I can’t tell, appears to have a cross on one side and symbols
     
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  6. terry5732

    terry5732 Well-Known Member

    Seems too light for a real one

    You could get it checked at a coin shop or pawn shop. If it is fake they will offer you nothing. If they offer you anything, they believe it to be real. Even if they give you a very low offer and say it's fake.
     
  7. Debora

    Debora Well-Known Member

    This is a gold doubloon minted in Spain from 1535-1810. Yours appears to be similar (but not necessarily authentic.)

    Debora

    gold doubloon.jpg
     
  8. terry5732

    terry5732 Well-Known Member

    OP's has Mexico mintmark
     
  9. sabre123

    sabre123 Well-Known Member

    You forgot one measurement: thickness.

    If 1.5" radius (looks fairly round) x 1/16" thickness: gold would weigh 35 grams

    So, what is the thickness?
     
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  10. i need help

    i need help Moderator Moderator

    Welcome to the Forum, Christine! :)
    If you go to Edit, Thread Tools, Edit Title, you can change Medallion to Coin. Maybe @daveydempsey has some thoughts.
     
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  11. Christine P.

    Christine P. New Member

    Varies 1/8-3/8”
     
  12. Christine P.

    Christine P. New Member

    Thank you all for your great thoughts and help!
     
  13. Jeff Drum

    Jeff Drum Well-Known Member

    Best way to decide whether it is gold or not yourself, is to measure specific gravity. You need a fairly accurate scale (but not expensive), and a small cup of water. You can google the directions.
     
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  14. Shangas

    Shangas Underage Antiques Collector and Historian

    It's a lovely coin! I've never had a gold Spanish coin before. Silver yes, but not this! Very pretty. Hope it's real!!
     
  15. sabre123

    sabre123 Well-Known Member

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  16. komokwa

    komokwa The Truth is out there...!

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