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  1. #1
    us
    Jan 2005
    Altamonte Springs, Florida
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    Silver booty - retitled

    Here are some silver coins recovered a few years ago off the coast of "Florida". The information I had about them was second-hand, however, they appear to be genuine. In any case, I am having them appraised by an expert, just to be sure. I just wanted to share with y'all. Sorry for some of the blurring.... Still learning to make high quality, small size pics.... er.. lol, blurry big pics

    The update below is from the appraiser. I was told they came from a shipwreck but the appraiser says not... I have updated the title to reflect same.
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  2. #2
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    us
    Jul 2009
    Whiting, NJ
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    All Types Of Treasure Hunting

    Re: Shipwreck booty - Silver

    Get a digital camera with a Macro lens, that will help for closeups. That is some awesome looking silver
    Please note, the author is not responsible for any ideas, facts, etc stated in his comments and does not constitute any liability for his dribble.

  3. #3
    us
    Mar 2007
    Northwest Missouri
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    Re: Shipwreck booty - Silver

    I would love to have anything from a 300+ year old ship wreck. Good luck on your authentication and let us know how it turns out.

    HH Charlie

  4. #4
    us
    Jan 2005
    Altamonte Springs, Florida
    ACE 250 w/ 9x12 coil
    132

    Re: Shipwreck booty - Silver

    From noted appraiser (see banner at top of page):
    Those coins are 8 reales (the large coins) and a 2 reales, all from the Potosi mint in Bolivia, struck in the early 1600s. They do not come from a wreck. The small one is interesting because it has a countermark applied in Guatemala in 1663. At least the coins look genuine to me.

    -WooHoo
    The large coins weighed in at 26.5-27g each (1oz) and the small one at 7g (.2oz)...
    The dollar appraisal seemed a bit low to me, but the sentimental value is priceless...

    Thanks for the macro lens idea, spartacus.


  5. #5

    Re: Shipwreck booty - Silver

    Quote Originally Posted by whynot
    From noted appraiser (see banner at top of page):
    Those coins are 8 reales (the large coins) and a 2 reales, all from the Potosi mint in Bolivia, struck in the early 1600s. They do not come from a wreck. The small one is interesting because it has a countermark applied in Guatemala in 1663. At least the coins look genuine to me.

    -WooHoo
    The large coins weighed in at 26.5-27g each (1oz) and the small one at 7g (.2oz)...
    The dollar appraisal seemed a bit low to me, but the sentimental value is priceless...

    Thanks for the macro lens idea, spartacus.

    Now I'm confused. Your title implies one thing & the underlined implies another

    They look good to me
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  6. #6
    us
    Jul 2004
    Shelbyville or any yard where the owner will let me detect!
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    Re: Silver booty - retitled

    those are some really nice coins !
    ALLEN

 

 

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