Spanish 1/2 Real - Charles IV

[lenmac65]

Detected my cornfield permission today. The good hits have slowed, but I was “real” happy to dig this Spanish silver, an 1803 1/2 real minted in Mexico City. It gave off a surprisingly loud tone on the AT Pro, especially for such a small coin. Also found what looks like a cut coin, but I can only make out a letter B, as shown in the top center of the photo. The key looks odd to me, and I have no idea of its purpose. Thanks for checking out my post. Good luck out there!

 

[pepperj]

Very nice indeed on the silver.👍

 

[RussM]

Congrats, that's a gorgeous coin!
You're a lucky guy.... I can't find my socks half the time.

 

[villagenut]

You have been killing it lately, great score with the spanish

 

[oldmxrat]

That's a beaut, congrats!

 

[lenmac65]

Congrats, that's a gorgeous coin!
You're a lucky guy.... I can't find my socks half the time.

😄 Thanks!

 

[lenmac65]

You have been killing it lately, great score with the spanish

Thanks! I have had some luck lately. Hope it can last.

 

[iAmMike]

Awesome finds!

 

[Digger RJ]

Detected my cornfield permission today. The good hits have slowed, but I was “real” happy to dig this Spanish silver, an 1803 1/2 real minted in Mexico City. It gave off a surprisingly loud tone on the AT Pro, especially for such a small coin. Also found what looks like a cut coin, but I can only make out a letter B, as shown in the top center of the photo. The key looks odd to me, and I have no idea of its purpose. Thanks for checking out my post. Good luck out there!

Cool!!! Very Nice!!!!! Congrats!!!!!!!

 

[ANTIQUARIAN]

Beautiful find with the 1803 Half Real, nice to hear the fields are still frost-free in your area.

How come I only find plow parts and broken horse shoes in the corn fields I hunt.

 

[E-Trac-Ohio]

Excellent !!!

 

[lenmac65]

Beautiful find with the 1803 Half Real, nice to hear the fields are still frost-free in your area.

How come I only find plow parts and broken horse shoes in the corn fields I hunt.

Thanks, Dave! The fields are still good, but the days too short. I find plenty of scrap in the fields also. This particular field is probably about 20 acres, most of which is non-productive, but there is this one spot with broken brick and lots of grunting iron that has produced a few coins and buttons for me. I know you saw my 2-real, but you might’ve missed this 18th century cufflink I posted from this same field. Look forward to seeing another post from you, as you always have nice finds. And I know I sound like a broken record, but your preservation skills are amazing. Good luck out there. Hope your ground thaws. Steve

 

[Florida Finder]

Detected my cornfield permission today. The good hits have slowed, but I was “real” happy to dig this Spanish silver, an 1803 1/2 real minted in Mexico City. It gave off a surprisingly loud tone on the AT Pro, especially for such a small coin. Also found what looks like a cut coin, but I can only make out a letter B, as shown in the top center of the photo. The key looks odd to me, and I have no idea of its purpose. Thanks for checking out my post. Good luck out there!

Awesome silver my friend! I love those half reals! Keep it up!

 

[Silvermonkey]

Spanish silver...gotta love it! Big congrats on finding a little real.

 

[ANTIQUARIAN]

Thanks, Dave! The fields are still good, but the days too short. I find plenty of scrap in the fields also. This particular field is probably about 20 acres, most of which is non-productive, but there is this one spot with broken brick and lots of grunting iron that has produced a few coins and buttons for me. I know you saw my 2-real, but you might’ve missed this 18th century cufflink I posted from this same field. Look forward to seeing another post from you, as you always have nice finds. And I know I sound like a broken record, but your preservation skills are amazing. Good luck out there. Hope your ground thaws. Steve

Thanks for your reply Steve.
That cuff-link is a beauty, you're so fortunate to have a field that continues to produce after each crop rotation. Thank you for the compliment as well, I only wish I'd been out more lately, I think the last time was at the beginning of November.

Oh well, there's always next year... best of luck to you before the snow arrives!
Dave

 

[7up2000]

Detected my cornfield permission today. The good hits have slowed, but I was “real” happy to dig this Spanish silver, an 1803 1/2 real minted in Mexico City. It gave off a surprisingly loud tone on the AT Pro, especially for such a small coin. Also found what looks like a cut coin, but I can only make out a letter B, as shown in the top center of the photo. The key looks odd to me, and I have no idea of its purpose. Thanks for checking out my post. Good luck out there!

Metal detecting is a lot more fun when we're finding cool stuff! Congrats on your awesome finds.