Spanish Silver

[The Patriot]

Well the other night on a family supper, my father in-law asked me to take him out detecting sometime. Hmmmmm I thought what a better excuse to take off work and get out for a day of detecting. Tried a site close to home that just didn't pan out so decided to try a field that produces a lot of early coppers and buttons. I had a good feeling that old silver was floating around there somewhere... Yup I was right, managed to get this 1797 2 Reale silver coin. My other Spanish are all from the early 1700's so this was nice to see come out of the ground. Also got a ram rod thimble, dress weight, buttons, buckles, musket balls and crusty coppers. I decided to start collecting the broken glass and pottery for a display idea...
My father in-law did manage a few crusty coppers and buttons, he's very interested in getting out again in the near future...a detectorist is born!

 

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[JeffInMass]

Another great find by a Mass guy- congrats!!

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[Loco-Digger]

Congrats on that Spanish silver.

 

[bonepicker]

Nice.. That's a pretty lookin reale.

 

[against the wind]

A find like that would keep me happy for a few months.
Congrats on a beautiful coin.

 

[terpfan]

No thread title gets my attention quite like the words "Spanish Silver". That beautiful 2R did not disappoint.

 

[Hunthicks]

I'll take the gold haha

Dibs on the 8 Reale

 

[The Patriot]

No thread title gets my attention quite like the words "Spanish Silver". That beautiful 2R did not disappoint.

I thought the same thing!

 

[Isaac]

Awesome dig!!! I'd love to find a whole one someday! I have 3 cuts but no wholes, haha. Really eye-appealing! It's not rough and worn like the ones I usually see dug from that period (late 1700s-early 1800s reales i mean) Congrats on the crusty coppers too, can't forget about those.

 

[The Patriot]

Awesome dig!!! I'd love to find a whole one someday! I have 3 cuts but no wholes, haha. Really eye-appealing! It's not rough and worn like the ones I usually see dug from that period (late 1700s-early 1800s reales i mean) Congrats on the crusty coppers too, can't forget about those.

Funny I have no cut Spanish and 10 whole!...funny how it works...the crusty coppers add to the display!

 

[Vino]

Fantastic find Patriot.
In perfect condition. Cant ask for anything better.
Its funny, i have 5 spanish, and not cut pieces either. I think its a north thing We had more money back then..
Congrats.
George

 

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[Isaac]

Fantastic find Patriot.
In perfect condition. Cant ask for anything better.
Its funny, i have 5 spanish, and not cut pieces either. I think its a north thing We had more money back then..
Congrats.
George

http://www.treasurenet.com/forums/my-best-finds/277669-cut-spanish-silver-my-finds-observations.html

Here's some of Steve in PA's obversations about this, I thought it was really interesting. You probably have read it before but it does make more sense

 

[Sooper Dave]

That's a beautiful Reales! Congrats!

 

[Rick (Nova Scotia)]

Nice find Mr. P. , more than nice, and I don't know what it is about them...well old Silver in good shape, what's not to like, eh ?
I'm not jealous, glad you found this nice looking coin, but it has been awhile for me since a Spanish graced my coil (July 23/14) so I do freely admit I would like one...and soon. Maybe this weekend, two day hunt coming up.

 

[Brian W]

That's a nice looking Spanish silver...I too have the 1/2...1... 8 . But no 2 ..maybe soon lol....nice coppers and buttons too. Congrats

 

[Iron Patch]

Nice find Mr. P. , more than nice, and I don't know what it is about them...well old Silver in good shape, what's not to like, eh ?
I'm not jealous, glad you found this nice looking coin, but it has been awhile for me since a Spanish graced my coil (July 23/14) so I do freely admit I would like one...and soon. Maybe this weekend, two day hunt coming up.

I don't feel bad for you.... April 2010 for me! That's any pre 1800s silver for that matter.

 

[basque-man]

Awesome coin!!!! Great find for sure!!!

 

[hunting deer]

My only spanish silver is a half reale. Yours looks a tad bit larger than the one I have. Congrats!

 

[Bill D. (VA)]

Nice pile of relics there Patriot. And great find with that awesome 2 reale - she's a beaut!!

 

[DFW_THer]

I would lose my S*** if I found that coin!!! What a site!