Hello. I found this in my stepfather's collection I'm trying to find out if it might be gold or I do not have a gold tester here but I'm wondering if it's based on everybody's knowledge if you look at the pictures if you think it's worth getting graded or not.
Spanish?…How much does it weigh? Diameter? Try searching at NGC World Coin Catalog. I’m sure one of our experts will chime in soon…Spark
@Lyricfive …it may be KM #38…Colonial Cob Coinage used in Peru. I found it at Numista. I searched for “Spain 8 escudos”. It is listed at the bottom of Page 1 of the results under Peru Real…Spark
I'm not sure if the coin is genuine. I have my doubts. The detail is quite mushy, and the surfaces look "bubbly" suggesting a cast. Weight information would be useful. For comparison, here is my 1738 Lima 8 escudos. Lima, Philip V, 8 escudos, 1738, assayer N. Purchased from Rick Ponterio in the early 1990s. KM 38.2 27.02 grams
That's way out of standard, which is around 27 grams. Gold doesn't corroded the way silver and copper do, so these gold coins, which, due to their high value, saw little circulation, are around that standard. Some might have lost weight due the shaving metal from the edge, but those coins are the exception. I agree with the other post, your coin is probably a tourist souvenir, perhaps purchased at a shop in Florida selling pirate-theme items.
You can also try sending the images to Dan Sedwick. Sedwick coins is a major source of Latin American coins, including cobs. He or one of his staff should be able to give you an opinion. Here's the address: office@sedwickcoins.com
