Is this 1739 one real cob anything?
pcgs69
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I know it’s part of jewelry now but I couldn’t find much for one real cob from 1739. Common? Or worth any premium? Thanks for any input.
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Based on the lack of reactions it must be pretty common?
I think it's a made for jewelry coin myself.
1739 1-real from Potosí mint.
M (at bottom left of dated side) stands for assayer Pedro Geronimo Manrique de Guzman.
Definitely not made for jewelry coin. More like jewelry made from coin. Looks like a sea salvage.
Probably in the $50-$100 range.
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Thank you Jesse!
What specifically raises flags for you?
There actually is a 1739 Potosi 1R cast I've seen before - compare for study below.
pcgs69 - is the bezel silver or gold? Hard to determine from the photo. If latter, marked 14K?
Just the look, which as previously said could be due to sea salvage.