lenmac65
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- Jul 28, 2009
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- Garrett AT Pro, Equinox 800 (as of 10/2019)
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- Metal Detecting
Or at least half reale!
I have been exploring another old farm field this week. On Sunday, I found the pewter spoon bowls, the door knob plate, and a couple buttons. I went back yesterday to beat the snow and found a few buckles and a really nice round ball. It was getting dark, so I made my way back towards my car, crossing another field I thought I had already "cleaned out." I swung anyway and got a faint but interesting tone with a VDI dancing around 19-21 on the Equinox. I dug the target and knew I had some sort of small silver coin, but I couldn't see it, as it was now almost completely dark. As I drove home, I was thinking what it might be. The VDI was too high for a trime, but too low for a half dime or regular dime. I was hoping maybe Spanish silver or capped bust, but panicked thinking it could be one of those little aluminum round tags with the words "tear down" on it; maybe you have seen those. I was really happy when I looked at it inside, and saw that it was a 1792 half reale. It is well worn, and I can't see a mint mark to determine which colony it is from, but I am nonetheless pumped with my first Spanish silver. As for the other finds, I am curious about the spoon bowls, as I have not found pewter ones before. Any guesses on age based on design, as I am trying to date this location? The bigger one has a heart design, while the other has something more reminiscent of a scallop. How about the door plate? Any way, thanks for checking out my post. Happy Hunting!
I have been exploring another old farm field this week. On Sunday, I found the pewter spoon bowls, the door knob plate, and a couple buttons. I went back yesterday to beat the snow and found a few buckles and a really nice round ball. It was getting dark, so I made my way back towards my car, crossing another field I thought I had already "cleaned out." I swung anyway and got a faint but interesting tone with a VDI dancing around 19-21 on the Equinox. I dug the target and knew I had some sort of small silver coin, but I couldn't see it, as it was now almost completely dark. As I drove home, I was thinking what it might be. The VDI was too high for a trime, but too low for a half dime or regular dime. I was hoping maybe Spanish silver or capped bust, but panicked thinking it could be one of those little aluminum round tags with the words "tear down" on it; maybe you have seen those. I was really happy when I looked at it inside, and saw that it was a 1792 half reale. It is well worn, and I can't see a mint mark to determine which colony it is from, but I am nonetheless pumped with my first Spanish silver. As for the other finds, I am curious about the spoon bowls, as I have not found pewter ones before. Any guesses on age based on design, as I am trying to date this location? The bigger one has a heart design, while the other has something more reminiscent of a scallop. How about the door plate? Any way, thanks for checking out my post. Happy Hunting!
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