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[BVI Hunter]

Could'nt work out why this lump of coral (in 2 ft of water) at the beach kept "hitting"?

brought it home and it started to fall apart in my bag - WOW!!!

just need to identify them and work out how to save / clean them

any ideas

thanks!!

 

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[BVI Hunter]

BVI HUNTER,

Were the "new coins" found with a metal detector? If "TMI", I understand (the suspense is killing me and I just had to ask).

Good luck and proceed carefully!



TCK

yes, the good old Sea Hunter 2 came up trumps again!!!

 

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[BVI Hunter]

In post #373, I'll call the coin to the left of the dime (17.9mm) a 1R piece (20mm) and to the right, a 1/2R piece (18mm). Coins of these denominations would not be part of manifested inventory on a 'treasure' ship, but could certainly be part of a crewman's belongings.
Don........

thanks for the insight!!

 

[Mackaydon]

In post 378, both coins are 2Rs of 28mm each; .896 silver Mexico City Mint (at least the bottom one is MC mint)
Don........

 

[sumorada]

In post 378, both coins are 2Rs of 28mm each; .896 silver Mexico City Mint (at least the bottom one is MC mint)
Don........

Yes it looks like the 1799 is Mexico, I think the 1760 could be Madrid Spain.......JMO.......I've been wrong many,many times.

Obverse : Crowned Arms (type I); "·CAROLUS·IIII·D·G·"; R over crowned M at left and II over JP at right.
Reverse : Quartely of Lions and Castles inside a 8 lobes border; "·HISPANIARUM·REX·"; (date) between roses above.

 

[BVI Hunter]

So a mixture of dates & origins - more indication of pirate booty or am I dreaming?

 

[BVI Hunter]

OK - now how to clean these suckers??

http://www.treasurenet.com/forums/c...6176-how-clean-my-reale-coin.html#post3489537

 

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OK - now how to clean these suckers??

http://www.treasurenet.com/forums/cleaning-preservation/366176-how-clean-my-reale-coin.html#post3489537

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[BVI Hunter]

Get the grinder or Dremel out just to see how many people fly to BVI to kick your butt

I wondered when you'd join the party! better late than never I s'pose?


I found these in a river near Pirbright....

 

[screwynewy]

Some people like to soak silver coins that look like that in lemon juice for several days or you can try light electrolysis with a cell phone battery charger will knock all of the crud and rust off of them. Just zap each one for about 30 seconds and you will be amazed at how much better they look. After that you can make a paste out of baking soda and water and lightly rub it.

OK - now how to clean these suckers??

http://www.treasurenet.com/forums/c...6176-how-clean-my-reale-coin.html#post3489537

 

[BVI Hunter]

Some people like to soak silver coins that look like that in lemon juice for several days or you can try light electrolysis with a cell phone battery charger will knock all of the crud and rust off of them. Just zap each one for about 30 seconds and you will be amazed at how much better they look. After that you can make a paste out of baking soda and water and lightly rub it.

thanks!!

will try on one tomorrow!

 

[huntsman53]

thanks!!

will try on one tomorrow!

I am not against the idea of electrolysis but please don't use baking soda on them. Baking soda is a mild abrasive and will harshly clean the coins. After electrolysis, you might want to try an Ultrasonic Jewelry Cleaner! These work fairly well in removing corrosion and dirt from coins and other items as well. I would hope that some of the folks that have actually salvaged these types of Spanish coins from shipwrecks, would chime if with the method that their' Conservation personnel use!

I just found this information at the link below that I believe you will find helpful in conserving the coins that you have found. Check out the information under the heading "FATHOMS DEEP".

http://coinagemag.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/Conservation-vs.-Restorationreduced_size.pdf

Also, I found this information: Charles Garrett offers a simple electrolysis method for cleaning coins in his book, TREASURE RECOVERY FROM SAND & SEA. His method uses an electrolyte solution of one teaspoon of citric acid and a half teaspoon of salt dissolved in one cup of water.The positive side of a three to six volt power supply is attached to a stainless steel anode on one side of the glass, and an alligator clip is used to attach the negative side to the coin which is placed on the other side of the glass. The current that flows through the solution will loosen any encrustation.


Frank

 

[DocBeav]

Unbelievable BVI Hunter! I am so happy for you! Keep up the good work man. You must have trouble sleeping at night dreaming of what you will find next. When will you get out into the water to get a better look?

 

[BVI Hunter]

I am not against the idea of electrolysis but please don't use baking soda on them. Baking soda is a mild abrasive and will harshly clean the coins. After electrolysis, you might want to try an Ultrasonic Jewelry Cleaner! These work fairly well in removing corrosion and dirt from coins and other items as well. I would hope that some of the folks that have actually salvaged these types of Spanish coins from shipwrecks, would chime if with the method that their' Conservation personnel use!

I just found this information at the link below that I believe you will find helpful in conserving the coins that you have found. Check out the information under the heading "FATHOMS DEEP".

http://coinagemag.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/Conservation-vs.-Restorationreduced_size.pdf

Also, I found this information: Charles Garrett offers a simple electrolysis method for cleaning coins in his book, TREASURE RECOVERY FROM SAND & SEA. His method uses an electrolyte solution of one teaspoon of citric acid and a half teaspoon of salt dissolved in one cup of water.The positive side of a three to six volt power supply is attached to a stainless steel anode on one side of the glass, and an alligator clip is used to attach the negative side to the coin which is placed on the other side of the glass. The current that flows through the solution will loosen any encrustation.


Frank

I just bought that book and it arrived yesterday - spooky?

 

[BVI Hunter]

Unbelievable BVI Hunter! I am so happy for you! Keep up the good work man. You must have trouble sleeping at night dreaming of what you will find next. When will you get out into the water to get a better look?

tempting not to be there every day - but have to keep things looking quiet!!!

 

[ironman]

Some people like to soak silver coins that look like that in lemon juice for several days or you can try light electrolysis with a cell phone battery charger will knock all of the crud and rust off of them. Just zap each one for about 30 seconds and you will be amazed at how much better they look. After that you can make a paste out of baking soda and water and lightly rub it.

How is this done is their a post u can direct me too

 

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[BVI Hunter]

Hey BVI,
Funny you mention the Pirbright side of things, look up Private Edgar Holmes Grenadier Guards, he was my Grandmothers twin brother.
When you have done that get back to work on the coin search, how am I going to be able to fully retire if you spend all your time on the computer it's pointless me following you if you don't go anywhere (sigh)

If you take your fins off when following me, I wouldn't be able to hear you flapping down the street!!

 

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[huntsman53]

If you take your fins off when following me, I wouldn't be able to hear you flapping down the street!!

LOL!!