Spanish 8 Reales Cob Coin

[quette20]

Spanish 8 reale cob coin from grandfather's collection.  Is this authentic?  Any thoughts?  Haven't seen one quite like this online.1.5" x 1.1"

[*smedley*]

if it is real, it's been cut down and shaped...

i don't have much experience with cobs, but it looks suspect to me... it should be examined in person... if there's a semi-major coin show in your area, you should be able to find someone with the experience to know at the show...

[quette20]

Thank you!  I thought the uniformity in shape might be suspect.

[elheron-grande]

Excellent photos.  This Heron agrees with Mr. Smedley. Try to find a specialist that is familiar with these old Spanish items.  

[worldcoinauctions]

Original actual spanish cob coins will be consistent in weight within a very tight tolerance. See if you can find a place (large jeweler or gold buyer) with an XRF machine and ask if they will check the composition of the metal for you, should be 93-96% silver. 

[agathetyche]

Tourist souvenir. You  find these in Florida gift shops. 

[gacooke]

I agree. 

It is not genuine. The design is not correct.

A weight will help you understand. The date is in the wrong place, the castles and lions are not right and the lettering under the large "8" is incorrect.