A little of the long Awaited!

timekiller · Mar 26, 2011

Yep it's been awhile but it finally showed up again. :wink:

Also got me another early thimble today as well.The finds came slow at this site and not much to the rest other then another nice piece of flint from a musket.But considering the weather here today I happy with them.
Take Care,
Pete, :hello:

Iron Patch · Mar 26, 2011

When you dig old targets on a regular basis it never takes too long to finally hit a keeper!

timekiller · Mar 26, 2011

Iron Patch said:
When you dig old targets on a regular basis it never takes to long to finally hit a keeper!

Thanks IP, I was just looking at some of my other cut pieces trying to figure why the funny cut on this one. :icon_scratch:

Makes it a little different at least. :thumbsup:

Take Care,
Pete, :hello:

umrgolf · Mar 27, 2011

That's what I'm talkin about :headbang:

Weird cut on that little guy, but looks like you got about a 1/4 of a 2 Reale.. weigh it compared to a regular shaped 1/4, looks close.. glad to see things back on track in colonial NC :headbang:

Blind Squirrel · Mar 27, 2011

Sweet finds Pete :icon_thumright:

Congrats!!!

timekiller · Mar 27, 2011

umrgolf said:
That's what I'm talkin about Weird cut on that little guy, but looks like you got about a 1/4 of a 2 Reale.. weigh it compared to a regular shaped 1/4, looks close.. glad to see things back on track in colonial NC

Thanks Jeff,
I thinking almost a half of a 1 real buddy!
Take Care,
Pete, :hello:

Blind Squirrel said:
Sweet finds Pete Congrats!!!

Thanks Blind Squirrel,
Take Care,
Pete, :hello:

1R 1733 S-PA Philip V new plate "Cross" real (Seville, Spain)

Obverse: [six petal rosette] PHILIPPUS [rosette] V [rosette] D [rosette] G [rosette]
Reverse: HISPANIARUM [rosette] REX [rosette] 1733 [rosette]

Weight: 41.5 g (2.69 grams) Diameter: 20.3 mm

Comments: This is a "new plate" coin minted in Spain. New plate refers to the 20% reduction in the value of reals minted in Spain in relation to the reales minted in colonial Spanish America. This variety of coin was frequently called a "cross" real in the British colonies to distinguish it from the more valuable "pillar" real minted in the Americas.

On the obverse to the left of the crowned Hapsburg arms of Spain there reads, from top to bottom: . R [cinquefoil] S . and to the right: . I P A . ; this is read across as R I, for the denomination of one real. The lower letter on the left is the mintmark for Seville and two initials on the right P A, are the initials of the assayers Pedro Remigo Gordillo and Antonio Montero whoworked together from 1731-36 (see, Pellicer i Bru, Glosario, pp. 48 and 171).

mrs.oroblanco · Mar 27, 2011

They used to break the coins on purpose - that's why they called them 2 reale, or 4 or whatever. Its where the "2 bits" saying comes from.

That was someone's "change".

I like the thimble - and, believe it or not - I like that piece that looks like an old tile - is it? (I like old tile)

Beth

timekiller · Mar 27, 2011

mrs.oroblanco said:
They used to break the coins on purpose - that's why they called them 2 reale, or 4 or whatever. Its where the "2 bits" saying comes from.

That was someone's "change".

I like the thimble - and, believe it or not - I like that piece that looks like an old tile - is it? (I like old tile)

Beth

Thanks mrs.oroblanco,
No not tile, it's Staffordshire Slip ware. :thumbsup:

I find lots of it in all it's forms.
Take Care,
Pete, :hello:

http://www.jefpat.org/diagnostic/Hi...are Descriptions/Stafforshire_Slip_images.htm

SGVALLEYMAN · Mar 27, 2011

those are some cool digs, nice finds you got there !! :icon_sunny:

sscindercoop · Mar 27, 2011

Nice

timekiller · Mar 27, 2011

Timekiller said:
mrs.oroblanco said:

They used to break the coins on purpose - that's why they called them 2 reale, or 4 or whatever. Its where the "2 bits" saying comes from.

That was someone's "change".

I like the thimble - and, believe it or not - I like that piece that looks like an old tile - is it? (I like old tile)

Beth

Click to expand...

Thanks mrs.oroblanco,
No not tile, it's Staffordshire Slip ware. I find lots of it in all it's forms.
Take Care,
Pete,

http://www.jefpat.org/diagnostic/Hi...are Descriptions/Stafforshire_Slip_images.htm

I would dig you out a pile to look at but it's cold & rainy here today,& I'm still in my morning clothes. :laughing7:

Kirk PA · Mar 27, 2011

I knew it in a huge Colonial way, Pete. :notworthy:

I told you that you were due for a nice cut silver in NC. It is a beauty, my friend. With all of these Colonial relics you are digging, it is just a matter of time before you flip another one out of the muck. :icon_thumleft:

Kirk

The Seeker · Mar 27, 2011

Theres nothing wrong with a cut piece of silver ......nice surprise!!! WTG

timekiller · Mar 27, 2011

umrgolf said:
That's what I'm talkin about Weird cut on that little guy, but looks like you got about a 1/4 of a 2 Reale.. weigh it compared to a regular shaped 1/4, looks close.. glad to see things back on track in colonial NC

Sorry about that Buddy,
Coffee hadn't kicked in yet.You are right! :wink:

Lot description:

Seville, Spain, milled 2 reales "pistareen," Philip V, 1737/6P, rare (unlisted overdate). KM-unl. (cf. 355); CT-unl. (Type 245). 5.8 grams. VF with light, contrasting toning, bold overdate, probably a muled die because the assayer for 1736 should be PA or AP and this is clearly just P. Pedigreed to our Treasure Auction #2, with lot-tag #433.

Estimate: $100-150