Nice old copper coins found in Puerto Rico!!

[PRtreasurehunter]

Here's one of two 4 Maravedis coins made in Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) between 1516-1556. Although in poor condition, I am so excited to have found such an ancient piece of local history. I can still make out several of the markings although the outer ring of text is missing. These are among the first coins ever made in the New World (Hispaniola). Found yesterday morning, 1/17/17, and finally identified last night after extensive research and digging through online photos. So excited and optimistic that there will be more old coins and relics to find over time.

 

[Scrappy]

Very nice!

 

[against the wind]

Lots of history in that coin,
Congrats

 

[CRUSADER]

Just need that nearby hammered silver!

 

[Benjamin52]

Nice!

 

[Cal_Cobra]

Hammered silver and gold must be close by, congrats!

 

[Professor of Engineering]

Sweet find, congratulations!

 

[Tommy G]

Congrats on the coins. It's amazing to see even that level of detail on a copper coin that old. Thanks for sharing.

 

[trapperart]

Very nice finds congrats

 

[CASPER-2]

 

[Tom_in_CA]

awesome