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I have a coin from 1811 the back side has a crest with the words AUSPICE.DEO. I can't tell the next couple of marks then UTROQ.FELIX then the front side has a man with long hair in a pony tail tied with a large bow he seems to be wearing large ruffles and a wierd tie and it has the words FERDIN.VII.D.G. HISP.ETIND.R. Wear is this coin from and is it worth anything?
Hello Alicia,
The coin depicts King Ferdinand of Spain. However, I do not know what the denomination is such as 8 reales, or 4 escudo. If you see something like that on the coin, tell me and I will look up the value.
Regards
Joe Hylas
www.AllCoins.US
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Joe Hylas
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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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