My first REALE!!

[hbru123]

I was metal detecting at a old homesite (1830-1950) and a stage coach road (with: 4x4x4 and Diggergal) we were finding horseshoes, old tools, lead and pewter drippings, old bottles, and personal items from the people that lived at the homestead. I came across a signal that was reading like a zinc penny and I dug down about 2 inches and a bunch of iron pieces came out but the original signal was still there so I dug down another three inches and I saw a coin, at first it was covered in dirt and it looked like an Indian head penny but I started cleaning it a little and I saw a glint of silver so I thought it might be a mercury dime until we saw the back had an eagle and the front had some weird design on it, I thought it was just a peso and then I took a break to have some water and did some research and I found out that it is a Mexico 1 Reale (I cannot tell the whole date but it looks like 1830) that were made from 1825-1869, it was not only my first 90% silver coin but it was also my first coin from the 1800s. I am in complete shock that I found a Reale and that my first 1800s coin is a Mexico 1 Reale!!

Thanks for looking!

 

[hbru123]

Way to go! I live in a place that should have some really old reales lying around, but they've proved quite elusive. Sure hope you find more! Congrats!

Thanks! I never thought I would find one anytime soon but sometimes they are in the most unlikely spots!

 

[tomsneck]

Sweet find. Love the Spanish!! Think I would be hard pressed to find one of those 1800’s here. But I hope not. Wtg

 

[sutphin]

HOT DANM NOW THATS WHAT IM TALKING ABOUT< NICE FIND

 

[Katie1715]

That is amazing 👏🏻
I want to find one!

 

[hbru123]

Sweet find. Love the Spanish!! Think I would be hard pressed to find one of those 1800’s here. But I hope not. Wtg

Thanks so much! You never know, I never thought I would find one but if you find the right spot (thanks 4x4x4 for finding the spot) you could definitely find one!

 

[hbru123]

HOT DANM NOW THATS WHAT IM TALKING ABOUT< NICE FIND

Thanks!

 

[hbru123]

That is amazing [emoji122]🏻
I want to find one!

Thanks! Keep searching and you can find one!

 

[hbru123]

Do you think I should clean it and try to get the date off of it, or would that ruin it. If so how do you think I should clean it without scratching it.

 

[pa-dirt_nc-sand]

Congrats on your first Spanish silver! I would try the aluminum foil/hot water/baking soda method. You may have to do 6-8 rounds, but take your time and the blackness will come off without rubbing.

 

[hbru123]

Congrats on your first Spanish silver! I would try the aluminum foil/hot water/baking soda method. You may have to do 6-8 rounds, but take your time and the blackness will come off without rubbing.

Thanks so much for your help!