First Spanish Silver and King George Copper of the year + more!

[Steve in PA]

I got out Saturday and Sunday this weekend and made some nice recoveries. First a solo hunt on Saturday where I scored my first Spanish silver of the year thus keeping my nine year streak of finding at least one Spanish silver intact. This one a 1772 half real, Mexico City mint. I also got a 1902 IHP and a couple buttons.

Sunday a buddy and I made a short drive down to Maryland to follow up on some research we collaborated on. On the way down I told him this is either gonna be a payday or a bust. I ended up with 11 buttons, and pretty decent 1740s King George II copper, a 1955 Belgian 20 centimes, a knob to a cabinet or drawer, and a mystery heavy round brass piece with a threaded hole.

Here's the coins and buttons from the weekend


Nice to see these two guys again


Close ups of KG II


Only three of the buttons had designs




Dirt shots of the KG and Spanish

 

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[Eastcoasthunter21]

nice digs Steve glad you got out
Hh gl

 

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[Steve in PA]

nice digs Steve glad you got out
Hh gl

Thanks Charlie. It was good to get back to my roots in the 18th century!

 

[EasternShoreMetal]

Really nice finds. Very satisfying. After my years since returning to MDing in 2010, I STILL haven't found Spanish silver or anyone elses silver for that matter.
I know there are reales around here, because I've seen some finds, but not for me. So Congrats! They both look great. Personally, I always am glad to get the buttons too.
Good hunts. HH

 

[JerV3]

Congrats on the first Spanish.

I'm sure you'll get more this year. That copper is nice looking as well. I love that period of finds.

Jer

 

[HEAVYMETALNUT]

nice site Steve!

 

[🧱South Jersey Scolino🏴☠️]

Great finds Steve Congrats!

 

[🧱South Jersey Scolino🏴☠️]

You guys out east are in detector heaven. It's rough here in fly-over country but your east coast finds keep me going. Gary

Hang in there Todd you can always relocate further east

 

[BLK HOLE]

Great saves and well done on the fine research!

 

[Steve in PA]

Really nice finds. Very satisfying. After my years since returning to MDing in 2010, I STILL haven't found Spanish silver or anyone elses silver for that matter.
I know there are reales around here, because I've seen some finds, but not for me. So Congrats! They both look great. Personally, I always am glad to get the buttons too.
Good hunts. HH

Thanks for the comments, I love finding buttons too. I think the largest one is the biggest tombac I have ever dug. If you're on the eastern shore of Maryland, it's just a matter of time before you dig a Spanish silver.

Congrats on the first Spanish.

I'm sure you'll get more this year. That copper is nice looking as well. I love that period of finds.

Jer

Thanks Jeremy! I would rather dig one Spanish silver than 20 Mercs

nice site Steve!

Thanks Dave. Actually two sites.

Great finds Steve Congrats!

Thanks!

Great saves and well done on the fine research!

I got my hands on a great book and turned it over to my friend who did some map overlays and aerial research. It was a team effort.

 

[HighVDI]

Awesome finds, Steve!

 

[Switchblade]

Good saves!

 

[SC Keith]

Nice finds Steve! Its always nice to see a plan come together and give up an assortment of coins relics! WTG
keith

 

[Sooper Dave]

Nice KG and Real! That's a great streak to keep going.