Colonial coins in Iowa ??

[IAsoldier]

Well I going to say this I didnt dig this up myself but a local farmer did just north of me. This is how it all started I was driving around looking at some old and run down homes in the valley just north of me. I saw a farmer in his field and waited till he got close to talk to and see if he knew anything about the house I found up in the timber. I said what I needed to and got the info about the land and the house. As I was turning around he reached into his pocket and pulled these coins out and said "I found this today in my field do you know what they are." I said "ya old colonial coins Spanish 1 reale Ferdinadus VI and a old British coin KG II 17??." Then I was going to give them back he told me to keep them I got more use for them then he does. I told him thanks and walked to my car to put them away and as I turned around the old farmer drove off I forgot to ask what field they where found at. Well I guess Ill ask him again if I see him later this spring. Know should I clean the coin or just leave it.

 

[kdismuke1]

HOPE YOU GET PERMISSION TO HUNT THE LAND.

 

[allen]

as long as the farmer lives on the land he can give you his permission, right?
those are nice coins and id leave them as is...

 

[GL]

Why is this coin not as OMG as the banner one up top?
Seriously, I have no idea. It's the same kind of coin and it is older...

 

[West Jersey Detecting]

That is what I love about this hobby. Metal detectors are time machines that can solve mysteries, but they can also start them as well.

I hope you don't mind, I resized your photos for you for easier viewing.

 

[IAsoldier]

That fine I really wish I could find the land that those coins where found on. I did get permission to hunt the ghost town this spring or a nice day in winter here.