Spanish Cob 1 Real [opgelost]

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Measures 15mm x 13mm & weighs 3 grams. I believe it is a one real Spanish cob, but do not know the age or mint. I need help with the identification.

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I now know that the coin has the greek cross used between 1571 and 1652 by either early Lima mint or Potossi. I have also been informed that there is the possibility of it being colonial. I am requesting further help identifying a more precise date. I believe the ruler is Phillip II. I can try to upload clearer photo’s if necessary.

Also if anyone has an approximate value for the coin, I would love to know. I picked this coin up for $30 USD earlier this year. Thought it was a good deal.

Many Thanks,
Jonathan Miller.
I think you have deduced about all the information you can on your example and I can only agree with what you already have determined about it. There is simply not much else visible to add anything further. I have quite a few cobs and by the very nature of their crude production make many impossible to know where and exactly when they were produced for certain. The primary concern for these cobs were the weight, quality mattered little at the time. As far as value, they are not as valuable as one would think. Unfortunately, you probably paid more than I would have for that example. They are nice to have just for their history and cool factor but in this condition, are simply not worth that much. I might pay $15 -$20 for it. I have swapped a few and that is about what I valued them at.
Thanks for your response.
Jonathan Miller
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