Coin and Paper Money Collecting/1700 Vtraque Vnum

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Expert: - 8/29/2009


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Hello,

I just found a coin with the following:

REX PHILIP A D G HISPAN ET IND  with a crown and shield in the middle, an F on the right side and an 8 on the left.

On the reverse side:  VTRAQUE VNUM  with two pillars and a hemisphere in the middle.  The date on the bottom is 1700 with an M on each side.  The Ms have a small circle above them.  

I have not found anything on the internet with this date.  Could this be athentic and if so, where can I go for more information?

Thank you for you time.  I truly appreciate it.

Larry

Answer
Hi Larry,
This sounds like a Pillar Dollar, however I an not sure they were made in 1700.  The M with a small circle indicated Mexico City Mint.

I suggest you check Mexican coinage and maybe something will show up.

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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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