Surprise of a lifetime for me

[Inspector]

And a first, I never expected to find one of any size. I was hunting a 96 acre farm field that had a homestead on it until the very early 1900's, and had been there approximately 150+ years. I was using the Nox and got a 18/22 360 at 6 & 8" and of coarse I dig it because I'm a relic hunter. Lying in the bottom of the hole at 6 to 7" was a small silver disc which I thought was a dime and when I lifted it out I didn't know what I had because I left my glasses & loop in the truck. It wasn't until I was done and got to the truck that I discovered that I had a 1786 one half reale. It is very worn especially on the face but you can see the last two numbers of the date 86. My only others mentions of that hunt were two flat buttons that are being cleaned.

Also dug this beauty a while ago but haven't posted it, 1909 that must have been lost when new

Thank you for looking & GL all

 

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[Horst]

it just doesn't get much better!!! Congrats!!!

 

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[Inspector]

Thank you everyone for looking and your kinds words. Happy Hunting to everyone and be sure when you're hunting regardless of where, that you are protected against the tics

 

[G.A.P.metal]

Sweet looking Silver !

 

[gold panner]

congrats on your first Spanish silver

 

[Kantuckkeean]

I’m liking that profile pic! That dime is sharp!

Kindest regards,
Kantuck

 

[thrifty76now]

Yes,a great find ,and that Barber dime is a very good find.

 

[tnt-hunter]

That was a surprise of a lifetime for me as well the first time I found a half reale a few years back. It took 14 years to find the first one. I have since found others and it is always a thrill. I’m sure there are more in your future as well. Keep swingin.

 

[RelicMaster777]

Awesome, nice save. Feels great to find Spanish silver. Congrats

 

[basque-man]

Congrats on an old piece of silver......well both of them that is!