1782 One Real & 1888 Seated Dime

[doninbrewster]

I decided to go look for a spot for a second fall hunt for my metal detector club Metal Detectorists & Archaeological Society . I started looking through tax records I have access to for homes built prior to 1850 to zero in on a general location. Then I looked up farms in the area as well as looking at online maps and aerials. Came up with one that looked good. Figured I'd take a look and hopped in my car and off I went. About an hour later I arrived and drove up the driveway. As luck would have it the owner was just going from the barn to one of the fields and I caught him. I introduced myself, told him a little about the club and asked about getting permission to hunt. He was quite receptive as he was going to be paid for the inconvenience. After we agreed I asked him if anyone had been there with metal detectors. My heart sunk when he said there were a couple of guys, but he didn't think they knew much about their detectors or had very good ones. I asked if I could poke around a bit as I didn't want my club driving over an hour only to end up at some hunted out spot. He said no problem, go ahead. After about 10 minutes or so I get a decent signal and low and behold out pops a 1782 one real. Although I've found half reales and 2 reales, I never found a one real. It wasn't far from the house so I thought either this was a one off fluke or this could be a great spot. I figured instead of concentrating in this one spot I would float around the fields and other areas to see what they might produce. I detected for about an hour and didn't get many decent signals until out pops a 1888 Seated Dime. It was at least 100 yards from the first coin. I figured that's good enough for me to think this could be a great hunt for the club. If this place was detected, it obviously wasn't done that well. I packed up my detector and off I went, satisfied it would be worth the trip for our club members. I also found an old toy truck front end and a half dollar sized collector token. Turned out trying to do something for others paid dividends.

 

[Don in SJ]

I like the One Real, some meat on those compared to the half real. I hope the site pans out for your club hunt, sounds like it will.....

Don

 

[doninbrewster]

Thanks Don. Although I've found a number of half reales and a couple of 2 reales, this is my first one real. It was fun to find and I think this will turn out to be a great club hunt.

 

[Ahab8]

Looks like it could be a good one bud! Love the Real. 2 of my 3 Spanish silvers are 1782(both 2 Reales) I hope you and your guys have a great time and find some awesome keepers at this site. Sounds like a great group.

 

[doninbrewster]

Looks like it could be a good one bud! Love the Real. 2 of my 3 Spanish silvers are 1782(both 2 Reales) I hope you and your guys have a great time and find some awesome keepers at this site. Sounds like a great group.

Interesting on the date Ahab. I found a 1782 2 real last year.

 

[Don in SJ]

I just checked my dates, out of about 30 Spanish silver of Half Real, One Real and Two Reales, not one is 1782! Go figure......
Don

 

[Vino]

When you do for others it always pays you back...Nice coins.. T hat 1 reale has alot of detail. ..nice save
George

 

[Ahab8]

Interesting on the date Ahab. I found a 1782 2 real last year.

Wow that is strange. Found the first then found a spill with another 1782 2 real and a 1739 real. Was pretty excited to find a Spanish spill :-)

 

[RelicMedic]

That is some sexy silver right there! . Awesome finds. . Great hunt!!

 

[Hendo0601]

Awesome finds!!! I hope you post a recap of the group hunt finds! Good luck!!!

 

[Ahab8]

I just checked my dates, out of about 30 Spanish silver of Half Real, One Real and Two Reales, not one is 1782! Go figure...... Don

Ha that figures. Well you've got about 10 times as much as me Don. But my first year will be up in a few weeks and my goal was one Spanish this first year so I'm more than happy

 

[collector01]

Great finds! Nice silver!!

 

[Evolution]

Spanish silver. Gotta love that!

 

[Mach1Pilot]

Any day with colonial era Spanish sliver is a great one in my book. Good luck on your club hunt - hope a few more are found.

 

[Mduece]

Awesome finds. I'm sure your club will be more then impressed with that site

 

[Mackaydon]

Nice one; 0.9030 fine silver; Mexico City mint
Don....

 

[park pirate]

Outstanding..

 

[CASPER-2]

 

[Old Dude]

You guys and your Spanish play money! Ha! Nice seated AMERICAN silver with full Liberty. Come on people.....where's your patriotism? Lol, j/k btw......I haven't found Spanish, so you guys just carry on....I will be over here by myself.
I hope the spot is a very memorable one for your club....cudos to you for your research....I hope your club understands the effort you have put into it.

 

[Carolina Tom]

Very nice finds Don... as usual.

GL&HH.