1786 Colonial Silver

Kirk PA

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I got out today with Colonial Copper Zeus and KylePA to a farm that we hit last year. It has produced 30 coppers, 1782 half real, 1791 1 real, and a Draped Bust counterfeit dollar and since we had not detected in 2 weeks (fields are planted), we decided to give this site another shot. We knew that we were going to have to contend with cornfields, but since the farmer allowed us to "go between the rows" last year, we thought it would be a good idea to pound the site again.

To make this story short, in 2 hours, I found a button and musketball. I still did not get that perfect high tone...until I was walking up an ordinary cornrow. The signal sounded off at "Q" on "Quarter" and pinpointed at 4". I was definitely sure that it was going to be a copper, but was soon welcomed with a better target...Colonial silver!!!

Just looking at the coin in the dirt, I knew I had a 2 reales! I yelled over to CCZ, "2 reales!!!" He ran over and congratulated me until KylePA finally noticed us whooping it up. He came over and I just put it in his hand...lol.

The date turned out to be a perfectly legible 1786! This is my 2nd 2 reales for the year. :headbang: I now have 4 Spanish silvers for 2009. KKC now has 7 Spanish silvers for the 2009 season. :icon_thumleft:

KKC is only gearing up for the fall. Stay tuned-in for our Colonial seeking adventures!

Keep the passion high! :icon_thumleft: :headbang:

Kirk

P.S. We each got a Spanish silver off of this farm. Chris got the half real and Kyle got the one real. :hello2:

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Nice find buddy!! You boys know how to dig up the goods. Congrats and keep em' coming.
 

Derek752 said:
SAWEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEET !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Kirk'dude its a beauty !! I somehow knew KKC couldn't stay away the whole summer from those Colonial PA fields

D'dude :laughing7:

Thanks, D. Man, I just had my passion at an ultimate high. :headbang: We hope to dig more Colonial candy in the fall. Get back to the states, D.!!!

K. Man
 

On Sunday morning, I said to Ella, "I hope to show you a Colonial copper or maybe a Colonial silver when I get back." She just smiled at me. I think I called my shot. :D

Kirk
 

Kolonial Kirkster,
You are the Kolonial Killer!!! Very nice silver find Dude. :icon_thumleft:
You guys are ripping through those fields like a herd of hungry deer looking for silver queen corn. ;D
The analog ruled the day again.
Congrats,
-Dugster-
 

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That find opened a window into the Colonial past!

Congratulations on that sweet 2 reale!
 

Wow man, you've hit the jackpot this year so far, very cool to see as I know you guys work it really hard. Congrats on the stunning coinage! Woohoo!!!

Smiles!
BDoo
 

Great colonial silver, makes you want to take off work and keep pounding that feild. Digging a coin like that and being the first to grasp it in a few hundred years is what keeps us all going. I hope to get my 2nd real this year, we got some old spots here that need more attention. I doubt I will get another bust half though. Nice pics and post.
Marty
 

That's a KILLER big silver find. :hello2:


Congratulations, and Keep 'em Coming!
 

Kirk PA said:
I got out today with Colonial Copper Zeus and KylePA to a farm that we hit last year. It has produced 30 coppers, 1782 half real, 1791 1 real, and a Draped Bust counterfeit dollar and since we had not detected in 2 weeks (fields are planted), we decided to give this site another shot. We knew that we were going to have to contend with cornfields, but since the farmer allowed us to "go between the rows" last year, we thought it would be a good idea to pound the site again.

To make this story short, in 2 hours, I found a button and musketball. I still did not get that perfect high tone...until I was walking up an ordinary cornrow. The signal sounded off at "Q" on "Quarter" and pinpointed at 4". I was definitely sure that it was going to be a copper, but was soon welcomed with a better target...Colonial silver!!!

Just looking at the coin in the dirt, I knew I had a 2 reales! I yelled over to CCZ, "2 reales!!!" He ran over and congratulated me until KylePA finally noticed us whooping it up. He came over and I just put it in his hand...lol.

The date turned out to be a perfectly legible 1786! This is my 2nd 2 reales for the year. :headbang: I now have 4 Spanish silvers for 2009. KKC now has 7 Spanish silvers for the 2009 season. :icon_thumleft:

KKC is only gearing up for the fall. Stay tuned-in for our Colonial seeking adventures!

Keep the passion high! :icon_thumleft: :headbang:

Kirk

P.S. We each got a Spanish silver off of this farm. Chris got the half real and Kyle got the one real. :hello2:

Nice to see you back bud! :icon_thumleft: You must've been huntin near the "water" ;D Beautiful Reale my friend
 

I love to find another one, it reminds of when America was Free
 

Abslutely amazing!!!! I am voting u 4 banner!! Spanish silver seems 2 be a little overlooked on this site !! BANNER FINDS !! SCINCE U GOT MORE THAN 1 !!! MaineRelic.
 

Very cool recovery! I think my heart would just stop! WTG! :headbang:
 

Great find. I really envy those of you who live in the areas that colonial relics and coins are found. I guess I need to road trip to the NE so I can find something this old. Mid 1800's is about as old as we see here. The history of coins like this are stunning. Thanks for sharing with us! :thumbsup:

HH,

Dave
 

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