unidentified counterstamped coin 1655 possibly from Spain

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numismaticroy
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Posted: 15 Sep 2014, 10:03 #
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There is not much to be seen on this coin but I am hoping someone may be able to identify it

Roy

Metal: Copper
Weight: 5.14g
size 29.24

zegeri Catalogue referee
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Posted: 15 Sep 2014, 13:17 #
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The counterstamp 1655 in a side and IIII in the other side was stamped only in coins of 2 maravedis of Catholic Monarchs (Isabella and Ferdinand), Philip II and Philip III.

Your coin is too heavy and large for Philip II and III, then it must be what is left of:

https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces48590.html
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cyprusalexander
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Posted: 17 Sep 2014, 03:39 #
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At the link above the mass is not the same:

The coin is twice lighter.

Is it normal or extraordinary?
Alexander from Cyprus
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zegeri Catalogue referee
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Posted: 17 Sep 2014, 14:33 #
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Quote: cyprusalexanderThe coin is twice lighter.
I have fix the weight in Numista catalog. The usual weight of these coins is 3,9 to 4,5 g.
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cyprusalexander
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Posted: 17 Sep 2014, 17:38 #
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OK. I see no obstacles to believe that it is the correct attribution
Alexander from Cyprus
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