I Found an 1781 Spanish Real!

[sean_carb]

Living in an old part of a town that was settled in the mid 1700's has its advantages. Infront of my house is about 4 acres of field that was farmed heavily until the 1940's. Now, I am new to this hobby, and my finds so far have been mediocre. A few toasted IH's, a few colonial buttons, and some change. My interests in the hobby were beginning to fade when I found this about 100ft from my front door! It's my first silver coin and is in great shape! Should I clean it more? If so, with what? Also, any history or info about this coin is appreciated. Thanks and HH!

 

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[CRUSADER]

1 Reale Mexico mint Spanish Silver
Something I'm still looking for, CONGRATS

I personally only lightly clean with warm soapy water. Best to keep it's dug charater & not shine it up.

 

[JmCraz8]

Awesome and congrats!!!!

 

[Mackaydon]

Carlos III reign: 1759-1789. This series of 1Rs: 1772-1789. 20mm and .9027 fine silver; great catch !
Don.....

 

[Metal Detecting Stuff]

Way to go! That is on my bucket list to find. Don't clean it, just display it proudly!

 

[CSA2K]

Awesome find and in very nice condition for its age. The ones I find are usually badly worn. Well done!

 

[oldsalty19]

wtg......pretty nice shape

 

[IAMZIM]

Very cool! I wouldnt clean it any more!

 

[lost hunter]

sweet finds

 

[joeyfresh]

WTG!! That's a great find and should keep you motivated for a while.

 

[bookfisher]

You're off to a great start! I would just use soap and water to clean it.

 

[Joe88]

Very Nice find!!!
Congrats!!
Joe

 

[CMDiamonddawg]

Great one reale!

Congrats , CMD dawg

 

[Carolina Jack]

Great find!!!

 

[flyinryan2]

Awesome find! I wouldn't clean it. I like the dug look!

 

[Kathryn]

That is quiet lovely, indeed.

 

[Orbitz]

Nice find, pretty good condition too, better then the one I found
HH

 

[Giant056]

Big congrats on that beauty

 

[sean_carb]

Thanks for the kind words everyone! Can anyone provide an approximate value?

 

[Orbitz]

I have seen them on eBay for $40 up to $250
HH