My first 1/4 Real

[Dan(NM)]

This was the last thing on earth I was expecting to find today from this park that was established in 1953 or 1954. Finds are far and few in between these days and I came here to troll for a few deep wheats and hopefully a silver dime or two. I got a solid 12/39, expecting a zinc, my jaw hit the ground when out popped this and I could make out some of the distinct markings. If I hadn't saw a buddy dig 4 of these earlier this year, I wouldn't have had a clue as to what I just found. It's beat to crap and on the toasted side, but, it's beautiful to me. I can't get a date, but, I think it's a 1855, not real sure, but it's my oldest coin.

 

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[treblehunter]

Congrats, very cool find.

 

[Driftwoood]

Nice! I don't think I've ever seen one like that.

 

[Wildcat1750]

What a unique coin!
It looks like he just speared an armadillo.

 

[H-2 CHARLIE]

Unbelievable gorgeous .
My luck would be better finding a gram nugget before ever finding such a Crazy coin .

This is so cal .

 

[Dan(NM)]

Last month my buddy, Jimmy, dug 4 in the same day, in 30 ft area at a construction site.

Nice! I don't think I've ever seen one like that.

 

[trapperart]

Congrats on a nice find

 

[Rawhide]

I have hunted that park for over two years and will say you did good. Lots of construction here and it hard to go past a dirt pile anymore for me. That was a neat find anyway you look at it.

 

[Dan(NM)]

Thanks John, here's what else came out in 2015. Crazy out of place coins.

I have hunted that park for over two years and will say you did good. Lots of construction here and it hard to go past a dirt pile anymore for me. That was a neat find anyway you look at it.

 

[Mackaydon]

Nice save !!
A state copper from the Estabo de Chihuahua during its three year issue (1854-1856).
Don.......

 

[8Reales]

Very nice Chihuahua cuartilla, when i first read ur tittle though it would be a silver republic piece or even a colonial silver, but never imagined a state copper. Congrats

 

[Dan(NM)]

Thanks for the info!!

Very nice Chihuahua cuartilla, when i first read ur tittle though it would be a silver republic piece or even a colonial silver, but never imagined a state copper. Congrats

 

[Mackaydon]

Another nice save; the 8R from the Guanajuato, MX mint, 3,854,000 minted. .903 silver !!
Don.....

 

[Relicific]

Very nice coin
Congrats

 

[jimzz977]

Welcome to 1/4 club dan , u need 5 more to catch up , super finds from a park , that piece of 8 is unreal. Congrats again on ur reale

 

[Professor of Engineering]

Very interesting coin, congratulations!

 

[Dan(NM)]

Keeps your eyes peeled for construction work Jimmy, that last paid off very well for ya!!

Welcome to 1/4 club dan , u need 5 more to catch up , super finds from a park , that piece of 8 is unreal. Congrats again on ur reale

 

[jimzz977]

Dan I still think ur reale is 1840 to 1846, like this one I found at the hotel

 

[against the wind]

That's a really sweet find.
Congrats

 

[Mackaydon]

If yours turns out to be similar to the one 'jimzz' posted, then it was illegally struck in Pennsylvania, but circulated in Mexico. The coin would date to 1846 and contain the legend: ESTADO LIBRE DE CHIHUAHUA. A third variety of that coin showing a standing Indian with the denomination and year on the reverse has the legend DEPARTAMEMTO DE CHIHUAHUA.
Don........