Is this cob coinage?

ormandh

I do not know if this has enough detail to figure out what it is, but if anyone can give me an area to pursue I would greatly appreciate it. -Dan

TwoKopeiki

Looks to be a Spanish Colonial 1 Real cob from early-mid 18th Century. Lima, Potosi, Mexico all used this design for 1 Real cobs from 1700's to inception of bust series in early 1770's.

GDJMSP

<< <i>Looks to be a Spanish Colonial 1 Real cob from early-mid 18th Century. Lima, Potosi, Mexico all used this design for 1 Real cobs from 1700's to inception of bust series in early 1770's. >>




Not exactly Roman, Mexico stopped producing cobs in 1731, Peru stopped in 1752. Only Potosi continued to issue the cob design until 1773. But starting 1767 Potosi also issued the Pillars and Waves design. They were the only mint to issue both designs simultaneously.

TwoKopeiki

Ah, you're absolutely correct, Doug. While searching through Cayon this morning for the type, I've noticed it going up to 1773, which was for Potosi, but did not check the other mints. Thanks for catching it