Pleasant Surprise

[Burdie]

It has been awhile since I posted the last time. I had a pleasant surprise when I found a 1751 half reale on a Spanish trail. It might of been in a fire not sure. Not sure I should try to clean it off. I did not scratch it probably a disc got it. It was a great day to hunt. Not to many found out my way. I don't know a thing about Spanish coins. Thanks for looking.

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Burdie

 

[cntrydncr1]

wow! how exciting! congrats on the reale

 

[CRUSADER]

You can softly rub it between tinfoil & spit. If your unsure, try it on a newer black silver coin. Don't over do it as it can look a little shinny.

 

[Iron Patch]

A Spanish silver is always a good day. I would be happy with the coin as is.

 

[relic lover]

Nice dig. It looks good as is to me!

 

[umrgolf]

Wow, that's a beautiful coin.. in Kansas? If it were mine, I'd leave it but obviously up to you

 

[kuger]

Doesnt something look funny?Is it just the picture?

Great find,either way!!!

 

[Burdie]

Hey Crusader I would not of thought of trying that in a million years. Thanks. I appreciate what everyone is saying about not cleaning it. I have not decided yet. I have to add when I dug this coin up I was dumb founded when I saw the Spanish crown. Then I lightly picked the dirt off the rest and said no way. I sure will remember the great feeling I had.

Burdie

 

[Burdie]

Kuger you just went over my head Sorry

Burdie

 

[umrgolf]

Doesnt something look funny?Is it just the picture?

Great find,either way!!!

talking about the 5?

 

[Burdie]

Ok, yes the five looks just that way. I first thought it was a 9 but all the dates of that period had a closed nine. I don't have an answer for why it looks that way.

Burdie

 

[kuger]

The color just looks funny to me?

Not downgrading your awesome find at all Burdie,I was just thinking maybe it is a counterfeit,which would be better yet!!!

 

[Woodland Detectors]

That's a fine coin!

 

[civilman1]

Excellent dig Stan I can't wait to see that piece cleaned up!! Keep at it,there's bound to be some more goodie's there for ya

 

[ModernMiner]

Burdie? Burdie? Hmmmmm. Where do I know that name from? Burdie?
Oh yeah, it's Stan!!!! How have you been buddy?
When you come back, you come back in style. Excellent find Stan. Congrats.
I hope you are doing well,
Doug

 

[bayou bandit]

nice find, looks good to me.

 

[River Rat]

Very pleasant surprise indeed. Congrats, Stan!!

 

[Burdie]

Kuger good eye. I had to really lighten it up to let people see the coin. Here is what you would see if I had not doctored it up. Oh it is magnified a great deal also.


Burdie

 

[flip flop]

WOW....in Kansas??
Ya just never know.
Congrats

 

[Burdie]

Thanks Civilman1.
Hey MM I have to do something to make you want to come out here.
RR thanks dear.

Yes I believe more is here. In fact the one thing I know is out here at this site has still eluded me. Thanks for the replies friends.