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foundation hunter
08-24-2012, 03:27 PM
Went back up to the site again and got 2 more draped busts 1 is an 1803 and i cant read the other one,and 1 silver the same size as a dime its smoth on both sides except for the date 1762.M any ideas ?

Fire Fighter 43
08-24-2012, 05:50 PM
:wow: Very nice finds, WTG |:cheering:

Tony Two-Cent
08-24-2012, 07:40 PM
Wow, you are really on a roll! Three more terrific finds! :wow:

The silver coin is a 1762 Half Real. (Spanish, minted in Mexico) Incredible coin, even if it's worn.

http://metaldetectingworld.com/05_photo_gallery/05_nc_reales/1762_1_real_carlos3_mo.jpg

More info on the silver coin:

http://www.coinfactswiki.com/wiki/Mexico_1762-Mo_M_1/2_real

Merc
08-25-2012, 05:41 AM
Another nice hunt foundation hunter!! :congrats: looks like that site has a lot more to offer thumbsup01

aloldstuff
08-27-2012, 08:06 AM
Very nice hunt, which the 1/2 reale had more details. Site looks promising

del
08-27-2012, 08:29 AM
congrats Gary , 2 coppers and a piece of spanish silver is a great day :perfect10:

very nice id Tony |:confused:)

OxShoeDrew
08-30-2012, 02:12 PM
This place sounds very exciting Gary. Congrats!