Yep, The Woods Again - 1781 Reale, War Of 1812 Navy Button, 1821 Large Cent

[bookfisher]

Me and my buddy Rob hit the old woods again today for 3 1/2 hours. I know it sounds hard to believe, but we actually hunted a section of these woods I had not searched before. Right off the bat I found a 1781 Spanish Reale that had been converted to a button (shank is missing) and Rob found an A.M. Peasley Boston, War Of 1812, US Navy button in extremely fine condition (the photo doesn't do it justice). Later on I came up with an 1821 Large Cent. We both also found several early flat buttons and I found a very old, small copper coin (slightly smaller than a dime) that is worn smooth. Also pictured is an 1837 "I follow in the steps of my illustrious predecessor" Hard Times Token found by Rob on Tuesday in the general area where I found the 1829 Capped Bust Half Dime. Needless to say, none of the items have been cleaned and if they clean up well I will post more pictures.

P.S. I'm not sure if the Reale is a 1 Reale or a 1/2 Reale. It's just about the same size as a dime. If anybody knows what denomination it is, please let me know.

 

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[bookfisher]

wow you guys have a great site there, Is the reale silver? and I love the 1812 Button...( they call me button boy, I seem to find allot of them) he he...great job Keep them comming. TnT

Yes, it's silver.

 

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[River Rat]

Man, oh man those are some impressive finds. Congrats, high five!!

RR

 

[kane23]

Nice finds~! Hold the spanish coin next to a dime, if smaller it is a half reale, if larger is is one reale. i have plenty,so i should know....kane23

 

[Green1]

now i remember you..... great finds for sure....

 

[bookfisher]

Nice finds~! Hold the spanish coin next to a dime, if smaller it is a half reale, if larger is is one reale. i have plenty,so i should know....kane23

Hey Kane, thanks. I have three different size reales. The 1778 is larger than a dime, the 1805 is smaller, and the one I dug yesterday (1781) is just about the same size as a dime. What gives?

 

[The Seeker]

Great Button........or should I say! BUTTONS!!!! Now thats different , using a Half Reale.....Now I would think some cheaper buttons would be available. Other than that , keep up the good work!

The Seeker

 

[Capefearsman]

Wow Nice finds!! Congrats

 

[conquistador]

Your starting at have a great collection there. What a great spot to bee hunting.

 

[Mirage]

Yeah nice stuff!

Sometimes the "woods" hunting drives me crazy as there are not a lot of targets. I have to alternate between woods and other places.

Bob