Coin and Paper Money Collecting/info on coin please

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i have a coin that is grey and the front of it  says
" CAROL.III.D.G. HISP.ETIND.R 1805 " AND THE BACK
"AUSPICE.DEO" AND THE OTHER WAY IT SAYS "IN.UTROQ.FELIX.
THE PICTURE ON THE BACK OF THE COIN IS A CROWN SITTING ON A SHIELD AND THE SHIELD DIFF DESIGNS/PICTURES. WHAT I LIKE TO KNOW IS WHERE IS THIS COIN FROM AND THE VALUE IF ITS REAL  JUST ACTUALLY ANY INFO ON IT WOULD BE GREATLY APPRECIATED THANK YOU

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It sounds like it might be a Spanish 2 Reales but without knowing what it is made of, I can not be sure.  
If this is not the case, at least we have a starting point.  It is definitely Spanish
2 Reale pieces are not "RARE" but definitely worth some money.  I have seen them trade for between $30 and $150 depending upon the condition.

I hope this has helped you.

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Joe Hylas
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Numismatic professional with over 30 years experience can answer your questions about US coins, their values, how best to sell them and where to buy them. Interested in starting a collection? Find out which areas are undervalued and how to acquire those coins at the best price.

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Ex-Head Precious Metals trader for Deak-Perera International with 42 offices worldwide. Industry experience since 1978. Has worked co-operatively with US Mint, Royal Canadian Mint, Austrian Mint, Chamber of Mines of South Africa, World Gold Council and Platinum Guild International. Professioanl numismatist specializing in US Coins. Always buying collections, will travel if size of collection warrants. Website: www.AllCoins.US

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