Spanish Silver

The Patriot · Nov 5, 2015

Well the other night on a family supper, my father in-law asked me to take him out detecting sometime. Hmmmmm I thought what a better excuse to take off work and get out for a day of detecting. Tried a site close to home that just didn't pan out so decided to try a field that produces a lot of early coppers and buttons. I had a good feeling that old silver was floating around there somewhere... Yup I was right, managed to get this 1797 2 Reale silver coin. My other Spanish are all from the early 1700's so this was nice to see come out of the ground. Also got a ram rod thimble, dress weight, buttons, buckles, musket balls and crusty coppers. I decided to start collecting the broken glass and pottery for a display idea...
My father in-law did manage a few crusty coppers and buttons, he's very interested in getting out again in the near future...a detectorist is born!

JeffInMass · Nov 5, 2015

Another great find by a Mass guy- congrats!!

-- Jeff --

Loco-Digger · Nov 5, 2015

Congrats on that Spanish silver. :occasion14:

bonepicker · Nov 5, 2015

Nice..

That's a pretty lookin reale.

against the wind · Nov 5, 2015

A find like that would keep me happy for a few months.
Congrats on a beautiful coin.

terpfan · Nov 5, 2015

No thread title gets my attention quite like the words "Spanish Silver". That beautiful 2R did not disappoint.

Hunthicks · Nov 5, 2015

I'll take the gold haha :tongue3:

The Patriot said:
Dibs on the 8 Reale

The Patriot · Nov 5, 2015

terpfan said:
No thread title gets my attention quite like the words "Spanish Silver". That beautiful 2R did not disappoint.

I thought the same thing!

Isaac · Nov 5, 2015

Awesome dig!!! I'd love to find a whole one someday! I have 3 cuts but no wholes, haha. Really eye-appealing! It's not rough and worn like the ones I usually see dug from that period (late 1700s-early 1800s reales i mean) Congrats on the crusty coppers too, can't forget about those.

The Patriot · Nov 5, 2015

Isaac said:
Awesome dig!!! I'd love to find a whole one someday! I have 3 cuts but no wholes, haha. Really eye-appealing! It's not rough and worn like the ones I usually see dug from that period (late 1700s-early 1800s reales i mean) Congrats on the crusty coppers too, can't forget about those.

Funny I have no cut Spanish and 10 whole!...funny how it works...the crusty coppers add to the display!

Vino · Nov 5, 2015

Fantastic find Patriot.
In perfect condition. Cant ask for anything better.
Its funny, i have 5 spanish, and not cut pieces either. I think its a north thing

We had more money back then..
Congrats.
George

CASPER-2 · Nov 5, 2015

Isaac · Nov 5, 2015

Vino said:
Fantastic find Patriot.
In perfect condition. Cant ask for anything better.
Its funny, i have 5 spanish, and not cut pieces either. I think its a north thing We had more money back then..
Congrats.
George

http://www.treasurenet.com/forums/my-best-finds/277669-cut-spanish-silver-my-finds-observations.html

Here's some of Steve in PA's obversations about this, I thought it was really interesting. You probably have read it before but it does make more sense

Sooper Dave · Nov 5, 2015

That's a beautiful Reales! Congrats!

Rick (Nova Scotia) · Nov 5, 2015

Nice find Mr. P. , more than nice, and I don't know what it is about them...well old Silver in good shape, what's not to like, eh ?
I'm not jealous, glad you found this nice looking coin, but it has been awhile for me since a Spanish graced my coil (July 23/14) so I do freely admit I would like one...and soon. Maybe this weekend, two day hunt coming up.

Brian W · Nov 5, 2015

That's a nice looking Spanish silver...I too have the 1/2...1... 8 . But no 2 ..maybe soon lol....nice coppers and buttons too. Congrats

Iron Patch · Nov 5, 2015

Rick (Nova Scotia) said:
Nice find Mr. P. , more than nice, and I don't know what it is about them...well old Silver in good shape, what's not to like, eh ?
I'm not jealous, glad you found this nice looking coin, but it has been awhile for me since a Spanish graced my coil (July 23/14) so I do freely admit I would like one...and soon. Maybe this weekend, two day hunt coming up.

I don't feel bad for you.... April 2010 for me! That's any pre 1800s silver for that matter.