1786 Spanish colonial silver coin

[vtoutfitter]

I found a 1786 Spanish colonial silver coin on my property today. I am fairly new to detecting and I am not sure if this is a rare find or not. Any info would be greatly appreciated. Thank you and happy hunting!

 

[Philbyfile]

Congratulations!! Please post a pic of that baby so we can all drool!

 

[vtoutfitter]

I wish I could post a pic, but I cant figure out how to. My computer wants to open a new window in explorer, then asking me to type a url address of the picture. I would gladly email anyone who wants to see it, maybe someone that knows how to post a picture.

 

[WildDigger]

Make a photobucket account and use it to post pics. all you do is copy the code link and past on the thread. Very easy and photobucket is free.

 

[vtoutfitter]

Hope this works. Any info about this would be greatly appreciated. Is it a common VT coin find?

 

[GeneralQuarters]

First, Welcome the forum. Second, that is an awesome coin! Congrats!

 

[crusader234]

Congrats on the coin! Though without pics it didn't happen lol. I got to say it first haha....

 

[Schweddy]

Doesn't look like your attempt at a photo worked. Although I am not from Vermont, I feel I can safely say that this is not a commonly dug coin - even in Vermont. Good luck on getting the pic uploaded. Can't wait to see it!

 

[GreenMtnDigger]

Fellow Vermonter here. Can't see the photo but I've found a few in my area certainly not common coins. How big is it compared to a modern coin? They come in 1/2, 1 , 2, 4 and 8 reales. If u google Spanish reales you'll find websites that show u how to read the details on the coin like location of mint


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[GreenMtnDigger]

Alright got your photos to work. Looks like a CAROLUS III 1/2 real. Minted in Mexico I believe. Keep searching your lawn i bet there is more coins.

 

[vtoutfitter]

Thanks for the info on this coin guys! Best I can find is it is a "r" 1/2 reale about the size of a modern dime. I have searched what seems like every inch and didn't find anything else of that period yet, but I will update any new finds in that era. Happy hunting!

 

[Detector Nut]

aboard!

Good find, congrats!

 

[Vermonster]

From a fellow Vermonter, congrats!!!