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Can someone identify this..?

OHC6OHC6 Posts: 64
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Hey, recently recieved some coins from my grandmother and it had this strange gold coin..not sure where its from since its so cut off at places, and the only numbers/letters I can see are 1714 and OMJ. It seems to be real gold since its somewhat heavy, about that of a Nickel, but I don't know how to do tests for gold.

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Anyone know where this would come from? Whether its fake or real, I dunno. Maybe I can find out if I can find out where its from.

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  • GDJMSPGDJMSP Posts: 799 ✭
    It appears to be a 2 escudos struck at the Mexico City mint. Can you please post pics of both sides and try to keep the glare to a minimum - that would help greatly in trying to determine if it is genuine. I would also suggest you get the coin weighed - a jewelry store is an excellent place to do this.
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  • OHC6OHC6 Posts: 64
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    With the glare, you aren't missing anything if thats what you are thinking. Its merely a flat in the places of glare, no engravings/words.
  • coinnerdcoinnerd Posts: 492 ✭✭✭
    The size of a nickel would be a 2 escudo gold coin. This is from the Mexico mint 1714. It looks real from the picture but with out seeing and weighing it I can''t be positive. Should weigh about 6.77g. Dated cob type coins of any denomination from Mexico are tough to find.
  • 1jester1jester Posts: 8,637 ✭✭✭
    And it's in great condition too! Nice find!

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  • IlikeZARcoinsIlikeZARcoins Posts: 901
    Nice coin..... I love gold !!! image

    I hope that this helps too
  • OHC6OHC6 Posts: 64
    Thanks for the info guys.

    I'll try and get it weighed somewhere, I know the science labs in my school have some of those special wieghing machines and I know the teachers...soo Ill go there sometime.

    I'll probably keep the coin for a while (unless my grandmother wants it back heheh), but if I do sell it I'll be sure to tell you guys here.
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