Find of the year - sort of

A challenging year to say the least but something happened today that made my year. Foe about 15 years (maybe longer) I have been beating myself up for losing a coin my Dad found in the 70's from a woods my Mom use to go to for a Church picnic when she was a young girl. I thought the coin was gone but it miraculously showed up in my junk room today. The coin is a Reale, about the size of a nickel so maybe a 2 reale. It had a date written on the holder of 1808 but I am pretty sure it is not an 08, but it is in my Dad's hand writing so it will remain an 1808. So no my find but one that means a lot more. Also, found a 2 cent piece he found in the 70's so I threw that photo in too. My year has been a grind but last Saturday I did manage 3 silver including a nice 1910 Barber dime. Sorry did not take a photo. Happy in Wisconsin despite the nonsense with this virus. Be well Wisconsin Digger

I bet that was a surprise to see again! And a relief. I think it's a 1 real.

Glad you found it again! That 2cent is amazing! Congrats on the Barber too!

Even though you didn't dig them they are 2 wonderful finds. :thumbsup02:

How wonderful it is that you rediscovered those two coins! Being the size of a nickel, the Spanish coin would be a One Real and the date might be 1806. I think it's a great idea to leave it as 1808 in your dad's handwriting.

The 2 Cent piece is in amazing condition! Did your dad find these metal detecting?

That is so cool. I’m glad you found it.

Glad you found these. Did you know the lost coin was a Real? 2 cent piece is in beautiful shape.

Two great finds! And you didn't even have to break quarantine to find them! :hystericallaugh:

I agree with Tony too, I'd leave it a 1808 in the old mans handwriting. That's pretty special.