I always Found this Video Interesting by a Northern California Detectorist

[ISmellGold]

It looks like it came from a Northern Califonia Beach
Not sure if it was a Hoax or if it was real

Portola Expedition?
HOAX or REAL DEAL?
It looks to be it was found in San Gregorio State Beach's fresh water outet?

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[ISmellGold]

Portola Expedition

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I Actually think this could possibly be real. Looks like a good spot to set anchor, Freshwater stream, potable water, probably alot of games, looks like a Driftwwod catchall area. So no labor intensive fire management. If I was looking for a spot to drop anchor, I don't think I would find a much better spot.

Apparently Portolla lost more than a few men on the expedition. Possible out of the pocket of some nearby burried Portola crew?
San Gregorio state Beach

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[cudamark]

Nice 8 reales!

 

[ISmellGold]

Nice 8 reales!

Maybe too nice. Does look like a place Portola might of dropped anchor though. Set up camp right in back of those dunes next to fresh water? I think it was a real find, by the detectorists reaction. During ectolysis notice the deteriorated piece of fabric sandwiched in between the coins? They probablycame out of a pocket. Which means most likely a body nearby.

 

[Knockneed Man]

It sure seems like he’s done that electrolysis process a lot. How many times has an average hunter needed to do that. I’m skeptical.