Old fort coin

jimzz977

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I had day off and after did my chores , decided to go to old fort site for a quick hunt. It s started to HOT here in New Mexico and I got jumpy signal 26/28,29/32 deep. So decided go ahead dig glad and old Mexican copper 20190624_130809.jpg 20190624_130805.jpg 20190624_131010.jpg 20190624_131424.jpg 20190624_131430.jpg 20190624_131437.jpg Screenshot_20190624-153232_Chrome.jpg Screenshot_20190624-152926_Chrome.jpg 1/4 reale came out, I was able to Identify it to 1833 1/4 reale
 

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PikesPeakCharlie

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Congrats !! I have to admit you guys have been making my eyes turn a little green with all of your old fort finds !!
 

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jimzz977

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Sure be happy to show you my premissions
 

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jimzz977

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We just scratched the surface and been finding relics that I only dream of , civil war artifacts in New Mexico, WOW!!!!!
 

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Good job Jimmy!
 

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Hi, nice find. Congrats:icon_thumleft:
 

PikesPeakCharlie

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Thanks for the offer, I usually get to Santa Fe at least once a year , maybe some day I’ll be able to get ahold of ya . Meantime, keep making my eyes turn green ��
 

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I had day off and after did my chores , decided to go to old fort site for a quick hunt. It s started to HOT here in New Mexico and I got jumpy signal 26/28,29/32 deep. So decided go ahead dig glad and old Mexican copper View attachment 1726533 View attachment 1726534 View attachment 1726535 View attachment 1726536 View attachment 1726537 View attachment 1726538 View attachment 1726539 View attachment 1726540 1/4 reale came out, I was able to Identify it to 1833 1/4 reale
I probably have 10 1/4 de Reales found around forts and military camp sites fro the southern half of New Mexico
 

BuckleBoy

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I had day off and after did my chores , decided to go to old fort site for a quick hunt. It s started to HOT here in New Mexico and I got jumpy signal 26/28,29/32 deep. So decided go ahead dig glad and old Mexican copper View attachment 1726533 View attachment 1726534 View attachment 1726535 View attachment 1726536 View attachment 1726537 View attachment 1726538 View attachment 1726539 View attachment 1726540 1/4 reale came out, I was able to Identify it to 1833 1/4 reale
Phenomenal find!
 

Mackaydon

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Old original post but still a great find. The legend in English reads Sovereign State of Chihuahua. That particular variety had a three year run. Your coin was from the first year; and the most valuable.
Don....
 

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