The "Big 8" Club. Want to join?

[romeo-1]

The "Big 8" Club. Want to join?

In my detecting club we have what is called the Big 8 Club. You are an instant member when you find an 8 Reale. I found mine real early in my metal detecting career, within 5 months of starting and the 1st day of using my Minelab Exp. SE. It is a 1798 Mexico mint in near mint condition. It was found at a house which has been occupied since the early 1700s. When I found it I knew it was a good find but I didn't realize how rare it was to find one in this condition.

I would like to propose a TreasureNet Big 8 Club. If you have found one please post a pic and a brief description of the find. Have fun!

 

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[romeo-1]

Re: The "Big 8" Club. Want to join?

I knew you would be there Grubby!

 

[romeo-1]

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This is a more exclusive club than I thought! Just you and me Grubby!

 

[RaptorSE]

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You guys are outta my league LOL, but does this count ??

The one on the right I believe is a Mexican 8 reale... (could be wrong)

Not as old , but I found it The other is a big silver 5 Franc I found
right in my town in an old yard. Only land hunting here in Western PA

Nice finds all.

 

[kane23]

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Sorry,
I don't have a digital camera,so no pictures. I found a 1750 pillar 8 reales by a pioneer foundation and a 1783 on the spanish trail at a campsite on the trail. i don't know if i qualify without pictures.....Kane23

 

[Rob66]

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I found four.... in a coin shop does that count?
RD

 

[Boobydoo]

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You guys rock! Definitely a dream find to pull an 8 Reale. Congrats to you all!

Smiles!
BDoo

 

[Leon]

Re: The "Big 8" Club. Want to join?

You guys rock! Definitely a dream find to pull an 8 Reale. Congrats to you all!

Smiles!
BDoo

Ditto,,, Where can I sign up

 

[goldencoin]

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i have an 8 escudos (supposed to be gold), but its counterfeit

can i join the counterfeit big eight club?

HH
-GC

 

[gitchi9753]

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i will gladly join

what are the fringes

 

[romeo-1]

Re: The "Big 8" Club. Want to join?

i will gladly join

what are the fringes

That one is a beauty? Did you find that MD'ing? Well done!

 

[romeo-1]

Re: Here are my 2- 8 reale cobs found March 2007

They were found after a storm there both dated "1670" I had them mounted on my 2 biggest silver chains so I can wear them every where...almost every day!!! my favorite finds of all time!

I recently had a 1 reale that I found placed in a custom made silver bezel...

 

[gitchi9753]

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I found it along an old trail way out of place i have found more underwater but never on shore it is my best one

 

[romeo-1]

Re: The "Big 8" Club. Want to join?

I found it along an old trail way out of place i have found more underwater but never on shore it is my best one

Very nice...what year?

 

[gitchi9753]

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thought i posted both sides sorry here is the other

by the way i found a pillar coin the size of a quarter what are they called

 

[gitchi9753]

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and here is the cleaned up seal

 

[romeo-1]

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Very nice! Looks like that 8 was lost in 1743...

 

[CRUSADER]

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Here's mine:

FAKE (contemporary counterfeit) 1795 8 REALES

Even has George III countermark which was done to these coins in 1804 for use as 4 Shillings & 9 Pence, due to shortage of silver.

The saying at the time was:

"The head of a Madman on the neck of a Fool"

 

[romeo-1]

Re: The "Big 8" Club. Want to join?

Neat piece Crusader! How contemporary a fake is it?

 

[CRUSADER]

Re: The "Big 8" Club. Want to join?

Neat piece Crusader! How contemporary a fake is it?

Produced in 1804-1810.