My best 2017 finds...an 8 Reales tops the list

[Mr. Digger]

My 6th year of detecting was really a mixed bag. Despite detecting almost every weekend, my totals for silver coins and coppers were WAY off from previous years. Yet, on the bright side I managed to find two of my greatest "bucket list" coin finds ever...an 1821 Capped Bust Dime (my first Capped Bust coin and oldest US silver) and an 1806 Spanish 8 Reales (only my second Spanish coin and my first "silver dollar" sized coin). Some of my other favorite finds this year included 3 complete colonial shoe/knee buckles, an old and very well worn silver Navy ring, a skeleton key/silver ring "spill", and a silver pocket watch marked "coin silver" on the inside of the case. Thanks for looking. Best of luck and HH to everyone in the New Year!

 

[Bucknut]

You found some amazing items! Yeah that 8 real is probably the best but I love that capped bust dime, the silver pocket watch and that skeleton key too!

Congrats on the great year you had!

 

[BTV Digger]

Just some wonderful items you found sir and congrats! I still can't get over the 8 Reales. It's so big it just doesn't seem real. I absolutely love the old silver pocket watch too. What a great personal item from long ago. Best of luck in '18.

John

 

[Donnie B]

Wow! Awesome finds and congratulations! I love the pocket watch because I am a WIS (Watch Idiot Savant)! :lolsign:

 

[PL8MAN]

Sweet finds! Lots of great history , congrats!

 

[Lodge Scent]

I never get tired of looking at that 8 reales! Great year.

 

[OxShoeDrew]

I'd say you had a very productive year indeed! My copper total was half of what it usually is.
It seems most people were lower this year. :dontknow:
Pretty coins!!

 

[del]

Those are some great saves !:notworthy: Beautiful CB dime and I couldn't imagine hearing that 8 real under my coil ! Thanks for sharing !

 

[Digger Don]

Congrats on an Awesome year!! I love that 1821 Capped Bust dime and of course, the 8 reale :envious:

 

[wisconsin digger]

Great relics and coins. Some lifetime finds there and the condition on a couple of those coins is great. Congrats on a great season. WD

 

[aloldstuff]

You might not think your year was great but I'm gonna disagree. Beautiful Capped Bust dime and and 8 reales....huge congrats. I have to mention the skeleton key also...love them.

 

[MIKE54]

A great variety of goodies for sure! There's a lot of historical items to dig in our corner of the country.

 

[Mr. Digger]

A great variety of goodies for sure! There's a lot of historical items to dig in our corner of the country.

You are sure right about that....we are blessed for sure. I found that 8 Reale in your state actually!

 

[MIKE54]

You are sure right about that....we are blessed for sure. I found that 8 Reale in your state actually![/QUOTE Give it back lol!!

 

[Tony Two-Cent]

Looks like an incredible year to me! :notworthy:

I will take quality over quantity every time! You have some top shelf finds there. The 1821 Capped Bust Dime is gorgeous, and the 8 Reales is off the charts! I like the silver pocket watch too, I have never found one.

Congrats on the banner finds, and here's hoping for an even more productive 2018!

:congrats: