Southern_Digger
Hero Member
- May 21, 2012
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- Detector(s) used
- Minelab Explorer and Excalibur; Tesoro Tejon; Fisher 1265-X; Garrett Master Hunter; White's Coinmaster; In closet: Bounty Hunter and Relco
- Primary Interest:
- Other
I have not checked the books to verify and establish a mint source and date for this cob in my possession. I got it from a friend who dove for salvors on Florida's east coast. It appears to be a cut-down eight reale or a 4-reale. I had a gold mount custom made for the cob and I believe the jeweler went a bit overboard. The chain is a long 18kt modern chain I found while shallow water hunting along the coast. Now, the coin is a bit blackened with silver sulfide, although the camera does not reveal it. Should I clean coin with chemical electrolysis (foil, ect.) or just leave it alone.
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