2 Real coin (double struck?), counter struck half penny,18 lb.cannon ball

[Aureus]

Back to my spot on St-Lawrence in Quebec.

Continued to follow the shore as the water is still getting lower. No doubt in my mind that there must have been some activity on that spot as lots of pottery and clay pipes pieces are laying on the ground. Found a few half penny sized tokens mostly from 1770's One Hibernia type seems to be cut in half on purpose (which would make it a 1/4 penny I guess). An other Half penny size coin seems to have either IS or 15 counter struck on it. Found an absolutely massive 18 pounder cannonball (had a really hard time getting it out of the water and carrying to the highway) and a beautiful old buckle broken in three pieces, glad to have found all of them.

But the find of the day was this silver coin which I believe to be a double struck 2 Real (around 28 mm). I don't know the date but it's very thin almost like a hammered (maybe from use). Would really appreciate your comments especially on those 3 unusual pieces - 2 halfpenny's and the Real.

Thanks.

 

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[villagenut]

That is one awesome coin, never seen one struck like that, but it looks like an early real.

 

[ironhorse]

Now that you got all those pesky coins out if the way you should have some more nice buttons next trip!
I like counterstamped coins, yours is a nice one
One cannonball at a time if you're finding big ones like that one ,no fun dragging those things around

 

[Aureus]

Now that you got all those pesky coins out if the way you should have some more nice buttons next trip!
I like counterstamped coins, yours is a nice one
One cannonball at a time if you're finding big ones like that one ,no fun dragging those things around

Yes, pesky coins...lol I prefer them any day to the iron ridden field!

 

[trapperart]

Congrats on some nice finds

 

[Diggin Dude]

WOW!! Great coin finds! Spanish silver is awesome, I'll be checking this post to see what information the experts post.
Congrats and HH

 

[Professor of Engineering]

Very interesting double struck Real, congratulations on the find!

 

[Evolution]

Excellent finds. The wear pattern on the Irish KG is strange. Looks smoked on the bottom but near mint on the top.

 

[Aureus]

Excellent finds. The wear pattern on the Irish KG is strange. Looks smoked on the bottom but near mint on the top.

Thanks!
It was in the water. I'm wondering if it's not from the sand rubbing against it over the centuries.

 

[btjbtj]

Yes, the coins are fabulous...but I love the buckle!! Such a pretty pattern. Congrats! -Lisa

 

[Scrappy]

Wow, you have quite a site base on what I've seen you post. Great finds and please keep up the good work. I look forward to your future posts

 

[Aureus]

That is one awesome coin, never seen one struck like that, but it looks like an early real.

Thank You! I does look like one but unfortunately the year did not survive.

 

[Aureus]

Wow, you have quite a site base on what I've seen you post. Great finds and please keep up the good work. I look forward to your future posts

Thank You! Doing my best :-)

 

[Z.K.]

Double struck Philip (Felipe) V, 2 reales, early 1700s. Madrid mint. 2 Reales - Felipe V (Madrid) - Spain ? Numista

Wonderful finds, all. The 2r and the buckle should be enshrined. : )

 

[Mackaydon]

Regarding double struck reales, "swamperbob's" 7/31/11 post here:
Double struck 8 reales - Coin Community Forum
is good reading on the subject.
Don.....

 

[Aureus]

Double struck Philip (Felipe) V, 2 reales, early 1700s. Madrid mint. 2 Reales - Felipe V (Madrid) - Spain ? Numista

Wonderful finds, all. The 2r and the buckle should be enshrined. : )

Thanks for the info and the comment :-)

 

[smokeythecat]

Excellent double struck pistareen, agreed early 1700's. I haven't seen one of these before. Beautiful.

 

[against the wind]

Spanish Silver,,
Man, I would love to find some.
Congratulations

 

[romeo-1]

Great finds!

 

[Aureus]

Spanish Silver,,
Man, I would love to find some.
Congratulations

I'm sure you will.
Thank You.