Charles III 1/2 Real and some relics

[lenmac65]

I spent a couple hours Sunday at a former homesite in the woods. Early into my search I dug this 1/2 Real of King Charles III minted in Mexico City. The last two digits of the date are missing, but I think it is from the 1780s. It is well-worn and knicked by my shovel 😣, but I still like it. Also dug an open top thimble, which tailors were apparently known to use. I also found a complete octagonal cufflink, which I’ve read were popular until about the 1760s, at which time the oval links became more common. Rounding out the finds were five buttons and a mystery object. Thanks and good luck out there.

 

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[Mackaydon]

Nice save on the 'real'. The 1 Real has a '1' before the R and the 1/2 real has a 'dot' before the R. I believe I see the dot. Another way to confirm is the diameter; the 1/2 R is 18mm ; the 1R is 20mm.
Don in SoCal

 

[Bamasteve]

Very nice finds! Congrats!

 

[lenmac65]

Nice save on the 'real', but I believe it's a 1/2 real, not a 1 Real. The 1 Real has a '1' before the R and the 1/2 real has a 'dot' before the R. I believe I see the dot. Another way to confirm is the diameter; the 1/2 R is 18mm ; the 1R is 20mm.
Don in SoCal

Thank you, Don. You are correct, and I appreciate the feedback. I am going to fix my post if possible. You sure know your coins … thanks again!

 

[worldtalker]

That defiantly has a 'plough hit signature'. NICE find.

 

[billb]

Congratulations on your nice recoveries

 

[E-Trac-Ohio]

Excellent !

 

[oldmxrat]

Fantastic hunt, congrats!

 

[lenmac65]

That defiantly has a 'plough hit signature'. NICE find.

Thank you. Unfortunately, that is a “careless old man and his shovel signature.” I never scratch clad, only the good stuff 😀.

 

[Hunk-a-lead]

I spent a couple hours Sunday at a former homesite in the woods. Early into my search I dug this 1/2 Real of King Charles III minted in Mexico City. The last two digits of the date are missing, but I think it is from the 1780s. It is well-worn and knicked by my shovel 😣, but I still like it. Also dug an open top thimble, which tailors were apparently known to use. I also found a complete octagonal cufflink, which I’ve read were popular until about the 1760s, at which time the oval links became more common. Rounding out the finds were five buttons and a mystery object. Thanks and good luck out there.View attachment 2146292View attachment 2146293View attachment 2146294View attachment 2146295

great saves on that hunt, wtg. love that old silver

 

[pepperj]

Nice hunt!
Well done on the silver, and the other finds.
Liking the cufflinks and the open top thimble.
The other looks like a latch cover (if it has one pin attachment on the upper portion)

 

[Digger RJ]

I spent a couple hours Sunday at a former homesite in the woods. Early into my search I dug this 1/2 Real of King Charles III minted in Mexico City. The last two digits of the date are missing, but I think it is from the 1780s. It is well-worn and knicked by my shovel 😣, but I still like it. Also dug an open top thimble, which tailors were apparently known to use. I also found a complete octagonal cufflink, which I’ve read were popular until about the 1760s, at which time the oval links became more common. Rounding out the finds were five buttons and a mystery object. Thanks and good luck out there.View attachment 2146292View attachment 2146293View attachment 2146294View attachment 2146295

Very Nice!!! Congrats!!!

 

[lenmac65]

Nice hunt!
Well done on the silver, and the other finds.
Liking the cufflinks and the open top thimble.
The other looks like a latch cover (if it has one pin attachment on the upper portion)

Thank you pepperj. I don’t see any sort of pin mount on the back, but I suppose it could be lost to corrosion. The back is mostly blank, except for a couple indents about a third of the way up from the bottom. Maybe a stamped number?

 

[Sidcane]

I spent a couple hours Sunday at a former homesite in the woods. Early into my search I dug this 1/2 Real of King Charles III minted in Mexico City. The last two digits of the date are missing, but I think it is from the 1780s. It is well-worn and knicked by my shovel 😣, but I still like it. Also dug an open top thimble, which tailors were apparently known to use. I also found a complete octagonal cufflink, which I’ve read were popular until about the 1760s, at which time the oval links became more common. Rounding out the finds were five buttons and a mystery object. Thanks and good luck out there.View attachment 2146292View attachment 2146293View attachment 2146294View attachment 2146295

Looks like 1772

 

[lenmac65]

Looks like 1772

I don’t really see 1772 myself, but I hope so. When I look at it close up, I swear I see the bottom of an 8 in the third position. I don’t see anything for the fourth digit. Thanks for the feedback.

 

[JeffInMass]

I spent a couple hours Sunday at a former homesite in the woods. Early into my search I dug this 1/2 Real of King Charles III minted in Mexico City. The last two digits of the date are missing, but I think it is from the 1780s. It is well-worn and knicked by my shovel 😣, but I still like it. Also dug an open top thimble, which tailors were apparently known to use. I also found a complete octagonal cufflink, which I’ve read were popular until about the 1760s, at which time the oval links became more common. Rounding out the finds were five buttons and a mystery object. Thanks and good luck out there.View attachment 2146292View attachment 2146293View attachment 2146294View attachment 2146295

Sweet half-reale, regardless of condition, it's always a thrill to find those. Rest of the items aren't too shabby either- well done!

 

[RussM]

I spent a couple hours Sunday at a former homesite in the woods. Early into my search I dug this 1/2 Real of King Charles III minted in Mexico City. The last two digits of the date are missing, but I think it is from the 1780s. It is well-worn and knicked by my shovel 😣, but I still like it. Also dug an open top thimble, which tailors were apparently known to use. I also found a complete octagonal cufflink, which I’ve read were popular until about the 1760s, at which time the oval links became more common. Rounding out the finds were five buttons and a mystery object. Thanks and good luck out there.View attachment 2146292View attachment 2146293View attachment 2146294View attachment 2146295

Nicely done!
I see a 6 after the 17 but could be wrong…

 

[JB Hunts]

I spent a couple hours Sunday at a former homesite in the woods. Early into my search I dug this 1/2 Real of King Charles III minted in Mexico City. The last two digits of the date are missing, but I think it is from the 1780s. It is well-worn and knicked by my shovel 😣, but I still like it. Also dug an open top thimble, which tailors were apparently known to use. I also found a complete octagonal cufflink, which I’ve read were popular until about the 1760s, at which time the oval links became more common. Rounding out the finds were five buttons and a mystery object. Thanks and good luck out there.View attachment 2146292View attachment 2146293View attachment 2146294View attachment 2146295

The 3rd # is a 7. I've found a few of these on the beach and the leg on the third # is angled like a 7 and it's not an 8. So it's 1172-1779 date...

 

[JB Hunts]

I spent a couple hours Sunday at a former homesite in the woods. Early into my search I dug this 1/2 Real of King Charles III minted in Mexico City. The last two digits of the date are missing, but I think it is from the 1780s. It is well-worn and knicked by my shovel 😣, but I still like it. Also dug an open top thimble, which tailors were apparently known to use. I also found a complete octagonal cufflink, which I’ve read were popular until about the 1760s, at which time the oval links became more common. Rounding out the finds were five buttons and a mystery object. Thanks and good luck out there.View attachment 2146292View attachment 2146293View attachment 2146294View attachment 2146295

 

[JB Hunts]

This is my 1772 1 Reales that I found on the beach earlier this year....The angle of the 7 is usually not lined up with the second 7. Most Carles III reales were 1770's anyway...Hope this helps