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Description

The listing, Gold Doubloon has ended.

This is from my grandfathers coin collection. It was passed down to me after he passed. I have 10 of them and figured i would share one. No certificate or anything like that, but i did take it to a coin specialist and he told me it was genuine. Happy bidding :).

Questions & Comments

Http://www.ebay.com/itm/2-escudos-phillip-iv-gold-cob-bogota-xf-spain-doubloon-/250803404212?pt=lh_defaultdomain_0&hash=item3a650c3db4#ht_500wt_1054

Feb 6th, 2012 at 2:39:55 AM PST by

That's pretty cool. I wouldn't of put this up here. I would of gotten it appraised first. Might be worth a good chunk of change. Unless you really don't care and it doesn't have any sentimental value.

Feb 7th, 2012 at 9:43:46 AM PST by

I found out yesterday it's only a gold plated pewter coin :(

Feb 7th, 2012 at 9:54:42 AM PST by

fanned and watching....no complaints....have a good day

Feb 7th, 2012 at 3:16:07 AM PST by

Thank you :)

Feb 7th, 2012 at 9:26:21 AM PST by

Looks like one of these
http://www.ebay.com/itm/50-shiny-gold-pirate-treasure-atocha-doubloon-cob-coins-/280820629675?pt=lh_defaultdomain_0&hash=item416236c0ab

Feb 7th, 2012 at 2:00:46 AM PST by

It looks To Smooth. I know from the OLD coins I have that their are ruff bumps and ridges even the Greek coins have some ruff edges

Feb 6th, 2012 at 11:24:14 PM PST by

My boyfriend lookad at this and wanted to comment about the great comments Josh Barron, Teriby Lund, and Greybeard. If it were a real 4 or 8 escudo piece, it should be HEAVY, and weigh aboult an ounce, the weight of about 3 half dollars, it should also NOT have a seam running around the rim and sound like a "tinny" thud when dropped on a wooden table top, like the cast replicas. The color should be like yellow butter, nearly solid .999 gold..

Feb 6th, 2012 at 7:33:35 PM PST by

Even gold plated pewter replicas have some value. Like I mentioned above, it depends on the quality. My best duplicate doubloon is a jewelery quality replica made of solid gold. I paid about $700 for it, but even that one came with a COA, had a maker's mark, and a little booklet showing how it was cast from an authentic coin. When I got it home I acid tested it myself and made sure it was solid gold.

It should be nice as a wire pendent though. I wouldn't worry about the bids. If it were real it would be worth thousands, so people can't expect to get a real doubloon for a few points. The bidding might even go higher. Good luck.

Feb 6th, 2012 at 5:55:18 PM PST by

thanks jaws

Feb 6th, 2012 at 4:41:34 PM PST by

Feb 6th, 2012 at 4:49:04 PM PST by

OK. I hope everyone can see this!!!! It wont let me update for some reason so im going to write this in a comment. I went to have the coin looked at and NO it is not a genuine coin. It is a gold plated pewter coin. Im am sorry for the inconvenience. I will credit back whoever wins the coin if they decide they do not want it.

Feb 6th, 2012 at 4:22:42 PM PST by

Hi, I own a real one. It cost me a fortune, this looks like a copy coin. The value varies greatly, anywhere from an entire bag full of them for 5 bucks, to 10 dollar realistic looking gold plated pewter coins. If the back is blank then it was probably on a pendant and worn as jewelry. Good quality copy coins do have value though. I have a couple of copy coins myself I had wire wrapped and made into pendants. The only way to know for sure is certification by a Cob expert, not just any old coin shop. People fake these all the time and it takes an expert to tell a good copy from the real thing. Good luck!

Feb 6th, 2012 at 12:24:17 PM PST by

I have seen and handled many real Spanish gold and silver coins from the 1600 - 1800s. this coin just does not look real.

Feb 6th, 2012 at 12:22:21 PM PST by

Never said it was real. Just though it was a cool item. I will gladly give whoever wins there credits back if it isnt.. Like i said, Im not trying to cause problems.

Feb 6th, 2012 at 3:10:03 PM PST by

http://www.ebay.com/itm/DESIRABLE-1600s-SPANISH-GOLD-1-ESCUDO-DOUBLOON-/370583154909?pt=Coins_US_Individual&hash=item56487a30dd#ht_855wt_1037

these are real ones...compared to them this one doesnt look so real, but im not an expert on these...the fake ones seem to be bright yellow and the old ones seem to be yellowish orange...i say get it certified

Feb 6th, 2012 at 2:42:03 AM PST by

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Seville-Spain-gold-cob-1-escudo-Philip-III-IV-Gold-Doubloon-/130608845148?pt=Coins_US_Individual&hash=item1e68e4d15c#ht_1541wt_1037

Feb 6th, 2012 at 2:40:25 AM PST by

how big

Feb 2nd, 2012 at 6:17:43 PM PST by

It's about the size of a half dollar

Feb 2nd, 2012 at 6:57:43 PM PST by

u said u took it to a specialist and they said it was genuine...a genuine what?

Feb 6th, 2012 at 12:34:04 AM PST by

Gold. I stated that he said it was. I dont know if it is!. If you dont want it don bid! There are hundreds of different kinds. I dont have time to get it certified before the time ends. If you dont want it ill credit whoever back for it. Im not going to argue anymore about it. You want it or you dont.. Thats it. Im tired of rude ass people.

Feb 6th, 2012 at 8:02:37 AM PST by

its up to you to list honestly,its real or its not!

Feb 5th, 2012 at 4:56:47 PM PST by

you said it was genuine in the begining

Feb 5th, 2012 at 1:32:05 PM PST by

No,but you said the coin specialist told you it was authentic just get him to give you a standard document stating its authenticity &value as dabloom & melt down value. I was trying to help you.By showing authenticity you'll get more points for it, that's all.

Feb 5th, 2012 at 8:59:10 AM PST by

I know you were just trying to help :). I just dont have time or cash to go get papers before the auction ends. I live about an hour from anything and i have to work all week. If i decide to auction off another one ill get papers for it.

Feb 5th, 2012 at 9:31:20 AM PST by

F&w will be bedding

Feb 5th, 2012 at 5:20:29 AM PST by

Feb 5th, 2012 at 8:08:57 AM PST by

Yes it should have a stamp on both sides to be truly autentic or else there should be damaged wear on the back. If it was part of a recovered salvage find then thats different because sometimes the coins (due to sea preasure) would fuse togather making it difficult to see any stamping on the fused side. But you really should post a pic of the other side to let people see for themselves.Hope it is authentic if so you should post a pic of the authentification papers,& then watch this auction shoot the moon!

Feb 5th, 2012 at 4:39:57 AM PST by

I dont have papers as i stated in the description. I will post pics of the other side. It's just plain. I dont know if it's real or not.

Feb 5th, 2012 at 8:00:10 AM PST by

fanned u

Feb 4th, 2012 at 6:42:29 PM PST by

Feb 5th, 2012 at 8:12:38 AM PST by

COOL

Feb 4th, 2012 at 3:17:18 PM PST by

Thank you :)

Feb 5th, 2012 at 8:12:48 AM PST by

what is stamped on the side without a cross?+ FANNED nice auction!!!

Feb 4th, 2012 at 4:14:38 AM PST by

Nothing. It's plain. I dont know much about these. Is it supposed to be two sided?

Feb 4th, 2012 at 9:10:32 AM PST by

is there crosses on both sides

Feb 3rd, 2012 at 5:41:03 PM PST by

Feb 3rd, 2012 at 6:07:08 PM PST by

fanned and bidding can you estimate how much it weighs

Feb 3rd, 2012 at 4:40:10 PM PST by

Im not sure :/. Not to good with stuff like that. It has some weight to it.

Feb 3rd, 2012 at 5:05:58 PM PST by

Fanned and watching. Interesting item. Will you offer any more of them in the future??

Feb 3rd, 2012 at 2:41:08 PM PST by

Not sure yet. :)

Feb 3rd, 2012 at 5:06:13 PM PST by

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