1846 1/4 real out in Old Ca with other goodies

[JackalopeZL1]

Hi All, I got to go hunt today for my holiday off. Beautiful weather here in Northern Ca today so it made for a fantastic day!!

I was invited by my friend to go hunt with him to a spot with some emigrant/goldrush history today and of course I jumped at the chance. Dan is a great guy and always a ton of fun to hunt with.

Any ways with in 20 minutes of being at this sight I got a horrible signal and almost passed it up but you have to dig these signals when there is so much iron at the sight. I dug down about 6 inches and pulled out a green round disc. I quickly gave it a swipe and I knew I had something old. Wasn't sure what it was but saw 1/4 on the back. Last month I saw someone post a 1/4 real and that was the first time I had seen one. Sure enough that is what I got.

I was very Happy to say the least!!

About 1/2 hr later I found a surface find of a really cool 1 piece button, If you have any clue please fill me in but it seems late 1700's to early 1800's It reads "Rich Orange" "373" "Gilt Colour"

I also grabbed a few older underwear buttons as well as a couple jean buttons One saying "SERVAL" and one a little newer with "lee union alls"

Lastly I found a 1915s wheat penny in really nice shape with only 4 million minted it is a lower minted penny

Happy hunting all!!

first 5 minutes of video for reale and flat button

 

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[Mackaydon]

Tom,
Many thanks for the kinds words.
Don.......

 

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[jimzz977]

I've be finding 1/4 here In southern New Mexico, the oldest I have seen is 1833 real nice copper coins , congrats on ur cool finds

 

[RudyT]

Those are some great finds!! Really enjoyed the video too!! Keep them coming.

 

[JackalopeZL1]

Thanks guys.. I am gonna try!!

 

[Agent Green]

Great finds.. !!

 

[JackalopeZL1]

Thanks Spede777!

 

[Misuraco]

Nice job!

 

[treblehunter]

Congrats again on an awesome find, I've been a busy boy , just took a peek this morning at Tnet.

 

[JackalopeZL1]

Congrats again on an awesome find, I've been a busy boy , just took a peek this morning at Tnet.

Thanks Brad!

Nice job!

Thanks

 

[against the wind]

Those are some nice finds.
The information about the 1/4 real being struck in Pennsylvania is wild.
Congratulations

 

[JackalopeZL1]

Thank you Sir!

 

[Relicific]

Wow first time I see a 1/4 reale.
Congrats

 

[A2coins]

keep killin it my friend thanks for sharing

 

[JackalopeZL1]

Thanks again folks!! Hopefully tomorrow will have a goodie in store too!

 

[Cal_Cobra]

Love that 1/4 reale, those are rare in California!

You're on to a great site, bet there's early silver hiding out there

HH,
Brian

 

[Vldetecting]

That's a really sweet coin to find!

 

[JackalopeZL1]

Thanks guys.. I can only imagine what could be hiding in the ground there!!

 

[Mackaydon]

Jack,
What else could be hiding in that ground include an even smaller "State Copper" coin; the 1/8th real (20mm) dated either 1833, 1834 or 1855.
You may also find more 1/4 real coins with different legends; the legend on your coin was also unique to the extent that it was minted with only one date: 1846.
Don........

 

[Diggin Dude]

Wow!! That is such a cool coin! What a incredible find, huge congratulations! HH

 

[JackalopeZL1]

Jack,
What else could be hiding in that ground include an even smaller "State Copper" coin; the 1/8th real (20mm) dated either 1833, 1834 or 1855.
You may also find more 1/4 real coins with different legends; the legend on your coin was also unique to the extent that it was minted with only one date: 1846.
Don........

Thanks again Don for the info, I plan on trying to find the one book you you referenced earlier. Good info.

Wow!! That is such a cool coin! What a incredible find, huge congratulations! HH

Thanks!! The more I handle it the patina gets darker and darker. Love it