what coin is this????

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Hey all,

I am out right now hunting amid just dug this coin up at 7" deep.
8
I don't know what it is?

If it's good I will stay here and hunt more.

UPDATE.........

Found out with (help from Screwynewy and myself) that it is a 1808 Spanish 1/2 Real.......AWESOME!!!!!!

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You found yourself a Spanish silver. Dude, you're staying!
 

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AWESOME!!!!!!
Are you sure?

I will keep hunting ting now and look for more.

Unbelievable......
 

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How do I date this....what years were they struck?
 

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Only 110% sure.
Good one.
Now that you know what that one is you'll never forget it, Colosprings73! Great job. Keep on hitting that site.
Nick
 

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Wow! Spanish silver :thumbsup: Keep searching!
 

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Here is the front....have to k look hard to see any letters.....
 

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Just found this silver earring.....Silver day!!!!
 

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There must be more about 200 meters in circle... search carefully and you will find more :) Your detector is silver eater...
 

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Will be doing that tomorrow per you recomendation. Ran out of time and have to pick uo the kids.
 

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Ok. Let me know if you find something :occasion14:
 

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Played with the photo a bit, looks like the last digit is an 8, and I believe a 08, so it might be 1808, if not 1798, but I'd lean toward 1808 date.
 

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Don,

I just did the same thing on my Photoshop CS4.....I got the same result...loks like an 8 for sure and most likely a 08.
 

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Very nice Spanish half real. I have actually dug that exact date along with numerous others. congrats, it is a dream coin for many!!
 

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