Super Old Silver from a pounded Union Civil War Camp

[Digger RJ]

My Wife and I came back to Missouri for the weekend. Luckily I was able to get a short hunt in with the Nox800. I came to the Union Camp Site South of Cassville Missouri. I’ve pounded this place with the CTX AND THE 17” coil. Not to mention it’s been hammered for the last 30 years+ with every type of machine. I came here not expecting to find much other than camp lead, but boy was I surprised. My first decent target was a .58 cal miniball. That alone made Me Smile.
The next was the Silver, and it was scrambling, but would hit a good 28 and sometimes 30, but the most part 19. The closer I got to it, the more the signal cleared up to a 28 & 30. When I caught glimpse of the Silver disc, I about fell over!!! Wow!!!! So Awesome!!!!
It is holed and a friend of mine said the soldiers would sew them inside their pockets for luck, and so they wouldn't loose them. So Cool!!! I hope You all enjoy! Thanks for looking and Happy Hunting!!!
1827 Silver Mexican 1 Reale
Silver #56 fty
Almost 9” deep

 

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[Argentium]

Nice find friend ! Your silver coin is Mexican I think Circa 1840's ? Nice find Amigo.!!

We could use some size/ scale reference !

 

[silverfreak]

Holy cow!!! I bet that silver 'bout caused a change of shorts. Very cool!

 

[Digger RJ]

I did about fall over lol

 

[Terry Soloman]

Incredible hunt, congratulations!!!

 

[smallfoot]

Beautiful!

 

[toasted]

Nice one. Looks like a Mexico Republic 1 real and I think I see 1820 something. I found two of them last year weeks apart at different locations. None before or since but they clearly circulated in much of the country alongside the Spanish colonial reales prior to Civil War

 

[blugotti1]

awesome finds!!

 

[washingtonian]

Amazing finds Randy! Wow! That Mexican reale is awesome. Way to go!!

 

[U.B.]

A really good day for you! The silver is an amazing find, and proves that even pounded sites can still offer up some history. Congrats!

 

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My Wife and I came back to Missouri for the weekend. Luckily I was able to get a short hunt in with the Nox800. I came to the Union Camp Site South of Cassville Missouri. I’ve pounded this place with the CTX AND THE 17” coil. Not to mention it’s been hammered for the last 30 years+ with every type of machine. I came here not expecting to find much other than camp lead, but boy was I surprised. My first decent target was a .58 cal miniball. That alone made Me Smile.
The next was the Silver, and it was scrambling, but would hit a good 28 and sometimes 30, but the most part 19. The closer I got to it, the more the signal cleared up to a 28 & 30. When I caught glimpse of the Silver disc, I about fell over!!! Wow!!!! So Awesome!!!!
It is holed and a friend of mine said the soldiers would see them inside their pockets for luck, and so they wouldn't loose them. So Cool!!! I hope You all enjoy and please help in identification If You know what it is. Thanks for looking and Happy Hunting!!! View attachment 1761113View attachment 1761114
Looks like 1827, or 1837 when a pic is taken blown up!! What do You think?

Looks like 1827 just like mine

 

[SanMan]

Really looks like 1827
"Excellent Find!"

 

[RVRoamer74]

That's a sweet Silver right there. Bet that made the ole heart thump. Nice!

 

[Trezurehunter]

Nice job on the old Mexican silver.

 

[Digger RJ]

Thanks for the picture Toasted

 

[Gridwalker306]

Wow, that’s a great find! Congrats

 

[ANTIQUARIAN]

Great post and finds Randy!
Congrats on your 1827 Silver Mexican 1 Reale find.

I usually only find 1 or 2 round balls each year if I'm lucky and you guys find handful's.
Dave

 

[Inspector]

Awesome silver reale Randy, wtg on the lead too, congrats on a great hunt

 

[Hawks88]

That’s an awesome find. Congrats

 

[Professor of Engineering]

Nice job!