Old Holed Coin - UPDATE: CAROLUS III 177? SPANISH HALF REAL

[N.J.THer]

My father in law wanted to get into detecting so he purchased an Ace 250. I've been pretty busy so I was finally able to get out with him today. It was a little cold and windy but the snow had melted. We detected for around 1 1/2 hours with not many targets. He found a horseshoe and part of a skeleton key. I only found one coin which was a beat up Indian Head. When my father in law was leaving I gave him the IH then decided to stay for another 1/2 hour. The good karma of giving away my earlier coin paid off.

I found another coin that was frozen in a lump of dirt. From the edge it looked like a small very thin coin. When I was driving home I placed the lump in a plastic bag then on top of the car heater vent. Here is what the coin turned out to be...any help IDing would be appreciated. About the size of a dime and holed. There looks like there is a very worn face and some writing but I can't make it out. I think a few letters are CAR. The back is completely worn flat.

Thanks for looking.

NJ

 

[CRUSADER]

Re: Old holed coin - I think??

You can discount British. Looks late 1700s though.

 

[mlayers]

Re: Old holed coin - I think??

intesting but sorry I can not help.....Matt

 

[Don in SJ]

Re: Old holed coin - I think??

Good find, looks like a Half Real for sure.
In fact you can see in your pic most of the date 177_ So it is a Carolus III Spanish Half Real.
Don


attached: size references for the more common demoninations.

 

[detector de metales]

Re: Old holed coin - I think??

Looks close to it.. can't really tell unless a nice macro shot is done..
Looks good tho.
J2

 

[N.J.THer]

Re: Old holed coin - I think??

Thanks Don...that's it. I was hoping for a seated coin and got a Spanish Half Real....I'll take it. From the picture you posted I looked where the date should be and I can see the 177-. This is a great start of 2009 for me. I'm heading for warm weather down in the Dominican Republic next week but I'll be dreaming of coming home to detect my local sites. I'll have to thank my father in law since I would not have been out detecting if it was not for me going to show him the ropes.

Thanks again

NJ

 

[pro778]

Re: Old holed coin - I think?? UPDATE: 177- HALF REAL

I'll watch your spot for you while your gone
Congrats!

 

[t-bucket]

Re: Old holed coin - I think?? UPDATE: 177- HALF REAL

WTG and Congrats on the Real !!!!

 

[crazyjarhead]

Re: Old holed coin - I think?? UPDATE: 177- HALF REAL

Nice find NJ.

 

[Captn SE]

Re: Old holed coin - I think?? UPDATE: 177- HALF REAL

Congrats on your holed Real, NJ!!

Great find for sure!!

HH,
CAPTN SE
Dan

 

[seger98]

Re: Old holed coin - I think?? UPDATE: 177- HALF REAL

That would be a find of a life time for me, you must be very happy!


Congratulations,

Chris

 

[N.J.THer]

Thanks everyone...I'm pretty stoked about it and can't wait to get back...I may try to squeeze in a hunt before I go on vacation. The wife may kill me but I'll have a whole week to relax and make up...lol.

Thanks again

NJ

 

[kdismuke1]

NICE FINDS.

 

[beetle662]

Very cool find! Congrats!