Vacation yields SPANISH SILVER!!!!!!

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Went on vacation to North Carolina To visit the in-laws. I was at the beach and digging up modern stuff when I ran into this Older gentleman named Herb. We talked for a while and it seemed as if he took a liking to me because he asked me if I wanted to join him at his secret spot. I said sure, he looked as if he really needed some company, off we went.
We drove for about a half an hour when we finally stopped off this dirt road which seemed to be in the middle of nowhere.
He told me it was about a quarter mile walk into the woods. At this point I wondered if he was going to murder me and eat my liver :wink:

When we got there I thought to myself "this old man is crazy." There was nothing around but trees but I started swinging.
Half an hour later, not getting one hit I get a quarter signal and it was deep. Nine inches later The shimmer of silver was looking at me. At first I thought cool a silver quarter but after inspection I realized that it was not a quarter, it was not even from the United States . It turns out to be an 1818 2 reale!!! My heart was jumping out of my chest. At that point a let out a loud "wooohooo" Herb came over to see what I had found. I showed him the coin and he said "nice job kid"and reached into his pocket and pulled out 3 more spanish silver all 2 reales. I couldn't believe my eyes. That is when he said he has pulled out about 60-65 spanish silver reales at this spot. And only one other person knows about this spot other than me and you. We parted ways after a few more hours of hunting.
That was the only significant thing I found on vacation other than a cool story and a good friend. We exchanged phone numbers and will be keeping in touch.


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Nice story! If I would have seen some some wild onions growing in the area I might have thought hmmmm....Liver and Onions!
 

mcmurphi said:
Nice story! If I would have seen some some wild onions growing in the area I might have thought hmmmm....Liver and Onions!
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Just watched five hours of Serial Killer documentaries, so the beginning of your post got me a little nervous. But then I figured, "hey, he still around to write it!" Amazing act of kindness on his part, hope you get together again real soon. Hell, just move down there!
 

curbdiggercarl57 said:
Just watched five hours of Serial Killer documentaries, so the beginning of your post got me a little nervous. But then I figured, "hey, he still around to write it!" Amazing act of kindness on his part, hope you get together again real soon. Hell, just move down there!

We are actually thinking about moving down there :icon_king:
 

That's a beautiful coin! I can't wait to find my first reale.
 

What a great find. What is a coin like that worth?
 

A lot of generosity in this hobby.....that's quite the new friend you made. Sounds like he has pounded the spot to death if he has pulled 60+ reales out of there and you guys weren't digging many targets. Nice coin! :thumbsup:
 

Wow,that was nice of that old man to share his spot with you! :thumbsup: I share my spots with a few friends. Plenty for all,I guess.I hve 3 spanish 2 reales,so far 1775,1782,and a no date. Not worth much,but cool finds! I love the history,behind them,which is worth more ;D
 

to share a honey hole is a kind offer indeed * -- next trip he eats your liver ----- thats how bi polar serial killers work :wink: sort of good guy / insane guy --which ones going to show up today --- today was a "good day" cuz he was on his meds and loving the world .

seriously older folks often "out live" their freinds --its a sad thing but it happens --and as a "detector nerd" it can be hard to meet folks who share our interest in the hobby --glad you made a "new" old freind
 

That is a great post. Watch out for Jeramiah Johnson though. Jimbob
 

Nice!!! Glad someone on vacation got to detect. :-)
 

Didn't your parents teach you not to leave with strangers?..lol j/k but you know what Strangers have the best Metal Detecting sites...lol
 

this guys truck wasn't named "phantom 309" was it ?
 

Ain't Detectoring great!! You find all sorts of things but especially new Friends. Great finds, Charlie :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
 

Great story and congrats on the silver! Yeah, I think at first I would be looking for fava beans and chianti among his possessions too. ;D

But seriously, the silver is great but finding a new friend is better :)
 

You just never know who you bump into when hunting...WTG on that Silver. This Hobby builds relationships that last a lifetime. Congrats
 

MAN YOU BETTER BE CAREFULL THESE DAYS/ LOTS OF CRAZY :tard:
 

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