Copper 4 Maravedis Santo Domingo, Charles-Joanna - found in Puerto rico

[PRtreasurehunter]

So I detect once a week or so all over Puerto Rico. So far I have found 3 of these copper cobs in just over a year and this is by far the best example yet. While still heavily worn, the strike is wonderful. Lots of hard work, time and thousands and thousands of bottle caps, pulltabs and crusty zincolns have enabled me to find just 3. I patiently await the day the hammered silver and gold show up. Most of the time when the mosquitos and biting flies aren't bad, my morning hunts are worth it just for beautiful early morning beach time to myself. Cheers and happy hunting!

 

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[Terry Soloman]

Super Find - Congratulations!

 

[Blak bart]

It will happen for you !! Thers to much history for it not to happen. Congrats and welcome to TN. I hope to get down there next year.

 

[Javadroid]

Oh that's sweet mate! What a nice little piece of treasure -- congrats!!

 

[Kurios1]

That was lost by a genuine PIRATE! WOO HOO! Cool old treasure there mate. Keep removing the trash and treasure will follow.

 

[4x4x4]

....Your picture is suitable for framing !

 

[trapperart]

Congrats on the great old coin

 

[JerseyDigger19]

Beautiful pirate treasure! Congrats on an excellent copper cob in lovely condition!

 

[Mackaydon]

Can you post a pic of the reverse?
Thanks,
Don....

 

[EasternShoreMetal]

That's a beaut! Keep looking.. and HH!

 

[PRtreasurehunter]

Can you post a pic of the reverse?
Thanks,
Don....

Here it is!

 

[Professor of Engineering]

Awesome find, congratulations!

 

[Clevelander]

Ever find out what kind of coin you found. I found 3 that are similar to what you found. See pics.

 

[PRtreasurehunter]

Ever find out what kind of coin you found. I found 3 that are similar to what you found. See pics.View attachment 1483024View attachment 1483026

Yes! It's in the title. Copper 4 Maravedis from Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. First coin type minted in the new world. Dates to early 1500s. Cool history!

 

[powrsurg]

I found one of these on Long Island in my backyard of all places.

 

[bauza]

Congratulation. Keep searching. Antonio

 

[A2coins]

Amazing finds funny bottle caps there also they are all over here in Michigan about 100 per sq ft lol great job on those amazing finds Thanks for sharing em glad your having fun. Well done

 

[Mackaydon]

In post #11, to the left of the pillars is the letter "S" and to the right of the pillars is the letter "P"; standing for Santo Domingo del Puerto; most likely minted between 1542 and 1556.
Don.....