Might have spoiled myself with this one....

[misplacedrednek]

Hello everyone. Went back to the old church this evening where I found my first 3 ringer on Monday, double checked again with the pastor and he said have fun. Dug a few pieces of junque and some antique iron when I got a signal I'm not used to. Started chiseling at the concrete-like dirt and out pops a reale with a date of 1782! I think it is a 2 but I'm not sure since I've never seen one in person, any help would be appreciated. I have NEVER found a silver coin of any kind in the U.S. (found several while stationed in Germany) until today and I think I may have just spoiled myself. Thanks for looking.

Matt

P.S. Found it under a beautiful old oak.

 

[smcdmc]

Wow! Yeah, its all down hill from here

 

[cntrydncr1]

awesome!! congrats

 

[hombre_de_plata_flaco]

Cool find! I would love to dig a coin like that. Congratulations!

 

[ivan salis]

its a 1 reale "R" means real - 2 R is 2 reale

M with tiny "o" - is the mexico city mint mark

F. F. --are the two metal purity and weight assayers

note at time a 1 real coin was equal to 12 1/2 cents * with 8 reales being equal to 1 dollar

it was basically like a modern day dime which its similar in size to.--but it would buy a hearty lunch or dinner with beer -- or a nights sleep in a inn, long ago.

nice that its unholed --as it was common everyday money --it was often holed and put on a string and wore about ones neck --for ease of carry and use.

 

[misplacedrednek]

Thanks for the info. I was merely guessing as to what it was exactly but either way I'm stoked!

Matt

 

[kevkirki]

Yep....all done congrats!

 

[Blind Squirrel]

Well, might as well hang up the ol' detector, you probably won't do much better that that around here Just kidding, good find

 

[Henry2]

Wow that is a great find

 

[rottonr]

What a great find, I like US coins the best but that dude beats most US silver!! Love it!!

 

[steelheadwill]

Congrats on a Great ole Spanish
A one & and 8 are on my 'Yet' list

 

[ANTIQUARIAN]

Wow! A 1782 1 reale!
Look at the condition of that beauty!
Amazing find Matt!

Great on-site pictures too man!

Dave

 

[allan]

nice find ! mother nature is sending you some soil softener so I am sure you and the pastor will be spending some quality time together lol

 

[misplacedrednek]

Thanks everybody. I'm going back this morning, maybe I'll find it's big brother. Btw, anybody on here live around the Fayetteville NC area? I'm stationed at Shaw AFB here in SC right now but I'll be moving up there in a month.

Matt

P.S. We didn't get a drop of rain here from Irene, just a lot of wind.

 

[gmanlight]

One you wont soon forget. , And there plenty more silver to come.

 

[trhunter1]

Wow!
Great find
Good luck today!
HH TR

 

[RandyNorthridgeCa]

Jesus! Talk about setting the bar high what a great find! WTG!

 

[Fosen]

Wow, i thought i was cursed when i found my first silver coin...it was a 1941 silver half dollar!

Congratulations on your find!

 

[misplacedrednek]

Went back today and found a pull tab breeding area..... picked up 2-5 with every sweep. Somedays you got it and somedays you don't.

Matt