1675 Spanish Silver Two Reale Cob!!

[Steve in PA]

Tried a new permission yesterday. The owner said it was built in 1820. He also said it had been gone over with metal detectors before. He doesn't live there, but there were a couple guys doing some electrical work yesterday. The grass hadn't been mowed in a while and was pretty high in some places.
After 2.5 hours of digging, all I had was a pocket full of shell casings, fired bullets, four modern coins, some other miscellaneous junk, and a mouthful of frustration. The oldest thing I had at this point was a toe tap from an old boot. I was ready to call it a day and was working my way out when I got a nice signal on the Deus. It wasn't deep and I was expecting another clad quarter.
I wasn't expecting this!! A 1675 Two Reale Cob from the reign of Charles II, minted in Potasi Bolivia!!

 

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[Steve in PA]

Very nice. I'm still looking......

I'm surprised you haven't found one considering all the commerce between England and her colonies during the 17th and 18th centuries. Maybe they are lurking closer to the sea ports.

 

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[Steve in PA]

She is a beauty! I bet you ran in and showed the electricians right away the treasure buried in the yard! haha
Just kidding. I too wonder what its journey was to that place. Funny how when we are ready to call it quits the metal detecting gods sometimes give us a break.
You are a good hunter so I am not surprised that if was there you would find it.
HH

Thanks for the compliment
The electricians didn't seem too interested in what I was doing, nevertheless, I managed to keep all my expletives under my breath

 

[Joe-Dirt]

DANG!!!! Great job !!

 

[CRUSADER]

I'm surprised you haven't found one considering all the commerce between England and her colonies during the 17th and 18th centuries. Maybe they are lurking closer to the sea ports.

My Spanish silver collection is tiny, a few earlier than Cob's & a couple later, just can't get the middle ground.

 

[Rick (Nova Scotia)]

Really col Steve.
When you least expect them, that's when it happens.

 

[hampton detector]

Tried a new permission yesterday. The owner said it was built in 1820. He also said it had been gone over with metal detectors before. He doesn't live there, but there were a couple guys doing some electrical work yesterday. The grass hadn't been mowed in a while and was pretty high in some places.
After 2.5 hours of digging, all I had was a pocket full of shell casings, fired bullets, four modern coins, some other miscellaneous junk, and a mouthful of frustration. The oldest thing I had at this point was a toe tap from an old boot. I was ready to call it a day and was working my way out when I got a nice signal on the Deus. It wasn't deep and I was expecting another clad quarter.
I wasn't expecting this!! A 1675 Two Reale Cob from the reign of Charles II, minted in Potasi Bolivia!!
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Gotta love the cobbs!

 

[Steve in PA]

Gotta love the cobbs!

I've only found three in 30 years here in SW PA. They're not as common as in the Tidewater area.
All of miner are 2 reales.

 

[hampton detector]

I've only found three in 30 years here in SW PA. They're not as common as in the Tidewater area.
All of miner are 2 reales. View attachment 2072281

I have been detecting for just under a year now. I have been lucky enough to find a 1680 Cobb here in NY. It is my crown jewel 😊 don’t know if I’ll ever top it!

 

[Steve in PA]

I have been detecting for just under a year now. I have been lucky enough to find a 1680 Cobb here in NY. It is my crown jewel 😊 don’t know if I’ll ever top it! View attachment 2072295View attachment 2072296

Nice cob. That's a 2 reale also. If you found that in your first year detecting, and your young enough, there is a good chance you can top it.

 

[unclemac]

I have been detecting for just under a year now. I have been lucky enough to find a 1680 Cobb here in NY. It is my crown jewel 😊 don’t know if I’ll ever top it! View attachment 2072295View attachment 2072296

this one has a lot of info on it, good strike.

 

[hampton detector]

Nice cob. That's a 2 reale also. If you found that in your first year detecting, and your young enough, there is a good chance you can top it.

Gettin close to 60 so time is limited🤔

 

[hampton detector]

Gettin close to 60 so time is limited🤔

Any info on where it was made?

 

[unclemac]

I am thinking 1680 Charles II Potosi Bolivia

 

[unclemac]

in any case, here is a very good read on what such a cob was trying to say.

Bolivia 2 Reales 1683 "Royal Coinage" NGC VF Pirate Gold Coins

BOLIVIA 1683 “ROYAL” 2 REALES NGC Likely 1715 FLEET PIRATE SHIPWRECK TREASURE SILVER COIN WOW WOW WOW!!! INCREDIBLE “ROYAL!” Most Probably from the 1715 FLEET! From the moment you cast your eyes on this ROYAL beauty you can’t look away! (at least I can’t)

www.pirategoldcoins.com

 

[hampton detector]

in any case, here is a very good read on what such a cob was trying to say.

Bolivia 2 Reales 1683 "Royal Coinage" NGC VF Pirate Gold Coins

BOLIVIA 1683 “ROYAL” 2 REALES NGC Likely 1715 FLEET PIRATE SHIPWRECK TREASURE SILVER COIN WOW WOW WOW!!! INCREDIBLE “ROYAL!” Most Probably from the 1715 FLEET! From the moment you cast your eyes on this ROYAL beauty you can’t look away! (at least I can’t)

www.pirategoldcoins.com

Thank you so much for info. It’s amazing that it’s 343 years old, and I found it😁 I will continue detecting til the day I die! Such a rush finding goodies!