Happy Day! 1782 2 Real

[Silvermonkey]

Today was a beautiful day in Massachusetts. Full sun, nice breeze, and temps in the 70's. I was able to spend three hours detecting around a wooded area that recently produced a complete colonial shoe buckle. I was hoping to find some additional items from the same time period, and wasn't disappointed!

This 1782 2 Real was part of a pocket spill that also included two half pennies. Sadly both were in pretty rough shape.

Other finds for the day included a reins guide, and a really good looking 1958-D Franklin half dollar.

Thanks for taking a look. HH!

 

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[lenmac65]

That is is dream hunt right there. Wow. Congrats!

 

[plymouthian12]

That's awesome congrats

 

[creskol]

Beautiful!

 

[ARC]

Banner... well done.

 

[Mackaydon]

Nice coin from Lima, Peru.
Assayers M and I: Manuel Iglesias Abarca - Ignacio Zerón Gálvez
Don in SoCal.

 

[Digger RJ]

Today was a beautiful day in Massachusetts. Full sun, nice breeze, and temps in the 70's. I was able to spend three hours detecting around a wooded area that recently produced a complete colonial shoe buckle. I was hoping to find some additional items from the same time period, and wasn't disappointed!

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This 1782 2 Real was part of a pocket spill that also included two half pennies. Sadly both were in pretty rough shape.

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Other finds for the day included a reins guide, and a really good looking 1958-D Franklin half dollar.

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Thanks for taking a look. HH!

Awesome!!! Congrats!!!

 

[oldmxrat]

Fantastic condition on those silvers, big congrats!

 

[CoinsAndThings]

Very nice!

 

[Mr. Digger]

Amazing! I was digging in Massachusetts this weekend too....weeding and digging up dandelions! Grrrrrrrr

 

[djackson7348]

Outstanding!

 

[Silvermonkey]

Thanks for the nice comments everyone. I am thrilled with this coin. It's only the second 2 real I have ever un-earthed. The fact that it's in such great shape is a major bonus.

Special thanks to Don ( Mackaydon) with his information about the mint and the assayers, Manuel and Ignacio ( my two all-time favorite assayers!).

Does anyone know of a good reference guide that covers the history of Spanish reales? I'd love to add it to my detecting library.

Thanks!

Scott

 

[Jeff H]

Very cool! Is it possible that those coppers are CTs rather than KGs?

 

[Florida Finder]

Today was a beautiful day in Massachusetts. Full sun, nice breeze, and temps in the 70's. I was able to spend three hours detecting around a wooded area that recently produced a complete colonial shoe buckle. I was hoping to find some additional items from the same time period, and wasn't disappointed!

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This 1782 2 Real was part of a pocket spill that also included two half pennies. Sadly both were in pretty rough shape.

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Other finds for the day included a reins guide, and a really good looking 1958-D Franklin half dollar.

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Thanks for taking a look. HH!

That’s a sweet one! Congratulations

 

[E-Trac-Ohio]

Congrats on the GREAT finds - the 2 Real is drop dead beautiful !

 

[iAmMike]

Wow you had a good day! The Real is in great condition too.

 

[Silvermonkey]

Thanks again. I'm hoping to re-visit that same site on Wednesday. If anything turns up, I'll let you know.
For Jeff H- Here are some better pictures of the two half pennies:

The coin in better condition on the right appears to be a KG II (8.3 g, 28 mm). The coin on the left...unsure. You can barely see a right facing bust, but that's about it (9.3 g, 28 mm). It is heavier and somewhat thicker than the KG II. It is also sporting what seems to be a chop mark.

 

[Jeff H]

That KG on the right is pretty sharp! That is my kind of pocket spill.

 

[scruggs]

Very nice finds you made!