Standing in the way of my 4 reale!

Iron Patch · Sep 13, 2009

Detecting one of my usual old sites and had the very unexpected site of seeing a large silver after digging the dirt. Realizing the size I thought I finally scored a 4 reale (much harder than a 1/2, 1,2, & 8, and I have found all those) But it was not to be, I think the PA Colonial Bros put some kinda curse on me. I'll have to try and break it Tuesday! From a distance my NY 3rd field looks ready for some button finding! :thumbsup:

All that said, I did enjoy the rush of seeing a big silver, and it is my first half dollar find in near ten years of detecting. (mid. next month makes ten years)

I'll also add a pic of the Crusty 1790s Kyan & Camac Irish Halfpenny/condor token just so the brothers don't get on my case.

Better days are yet to come!

FortBedfordbob · Sep 13, 2009

Congrats on the Silver. I've only found 3 Silver half dollars in 20 years of detecting. The 2 Reales made my 4 Spanish piece. Two half reales, a 1 reale and now the 2 Reale piece ( fianlly got some better pics will be posting shortly ) Thanks again for the Lemon juice tip. I feel a 4 Reale for you in the near future :wink:

Happy Hunting, Bedfordbob

Iron Patch · Sep 13, 2009

Bedfordbob said:
Congrats on the Silver. I've only found 3 Silver half dollars in 20 years of detecting. The 2 Reales made my 4 Spanish piece. Two half reales, a 1 reale and now the 2 Reale piece ( fianlly got some better pics will be posting shortly ) Thanks again for the Lemon juice tip. I feel a 4 Reale for you in the near future Happy Hunting, Bedfordbob

I won't hold my breath with it being pretty rare to dig, but I'll certainly enjoy the hunt.

CRUSADER · Sep 13, 2009

You could wear it to ward of evil juju. I aways thought you would look nice in a 'walker' medallion & open neck shirt. :icon_thumright:

Iron Patch · Sep 13, 2009

CRUSADER said:
You could wear it to ward of evil juju. I aways thought you would look nice in a 'walker' medallion & open neck shirt.

Maybe I can grow some smokin Colonial neck hair to frame it.

Don't you mean jewjew? The sites certainly weren't giving up much!

CRUSADER · Sep 13, 2009

Iron Patch said:
CRUSADER said:

You could wear it to ward of evil juju. I aways thought you would look nice in a 'walker' medallion & open neck shirt.

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Don't you mean jewjew?

Probably, never was any good at English (Spelling).

I'm sure it won't be long & I hope you don't have the up-side-down year I'm beginning to get $:-\$

Kyle PA · Sep 13, 2009

Nice walking half, IP.

I know, with your Colonial skills, you will flip out a 4 reales before long. At least you were able to dig a 1700s copper. :headbang:

Don't worry, IP, the same darn thing happened to me this year. We were hunting the site where we dug 28 coppers in five trips and, out of nowhere, I get a perfect "L" on "Half" reading. I pinpointed and dug down three inches, looking the entire time for something silver in the hole. My heart started beating faster when I saw a large silver coin in the edge of the hole. When I pulled it out, it was a 1943 Walker half in similar condition. Out of disgust, I threw it into my pouch, literally, and I haven't looked at it since, and I don't plan to for another 100 years. :laughing9:

Iron Patch · Sep 13, 2009

KylePA said:
Nice walking half, IP. I know, with your Colonial skills, you will flip out a 4 reales before long. At least you were able to dig a 1700s copper.

Don't worry, IP, the same darn thing happened to me this year. We were hunting the site where we dug 28 coppers in five trips and, out of nowhere, I get a perfect "L" on "Half" reading. I pinpointed and dug down three inches, looking the entire time for something silver in the hole. My heart started beating faster when I saw a large silver coin in the edge of the hole. When I pulled it out, it was a 1943 Walker half in similar condition. Out of disgust, I threw it into my pouch, literally, and I haven't looked at it since, and I don't plan to for another 100 years.

I wish I could tell the story as funny as it was told to me... but some friends were out and one got a good signal, moved some dirt and seen exactly what looked like the reeded edge of an 8 reale. I seen some pics and it was bang on. Anyway, buddy digs it up and it's just a piece of junk and everyone breaks out in hysterical laughter, well everyone but him!

He was so in the moment thinking he had found something so great, but then totally crushed seeing it was crap. He did come around soon after and it's a story that will never die. If he reads this post he'll probably have a good laugh thinking about that day.

hogge · Sep 13, 2009

Like the Token IP. Congrats........Hogge :headbang:

dwayne sueno · Sep 13, 2009

a pox on those big, pesky 20th century pieces of silver. last week i thought i was digging a beer can in the middle of one of my fields, but it turned out to be a barber half, and i chucked it halfway across the field. ech!

RON (PA) · Sep 13, 2009

That is a great find. I have yet to find one. It looks like she is in great condition, too.

allen · Sep 13, 2009

good going on both of those nice finds !!!

VERMONTPACKRAT · Sep 13, 2009

Looks like a good day to me :icon_thumleft:

Silver in any form, from any era is always welcomed.

VPR

goldgrubber · Sep 13, 2009

Cool copper!

dirt doctor · Sep 13, 2009

Congrats on your nice finds Iron Patch , your first Walker is a beauty !! :thumbsup:

Speaking of getting fooled .......... My "V" nickel and Seated Half dime I found today
turned out to be modern junk and the only dead on Quarter reading I got turned out to be a small piece of copper pipe :dontknow:

. Good luck on finding that elusive 4 Reale . :thumbsup:

H H ,
George

timekiller · Sep 13, 2009

I think that just getting out putting those headphones on and blocking everything out thats going on around you and becoming one with the Md tones and colonial thoughts is right down my alley there Patch.I know you got the smarts for it. So you will find one if theres one to be had!Mean while not to shabby today I'd say. :thumbsup:

Timekiller!