1721 Spanish Silver

[MangoAve]

Sam,

Don't get too worked up. As Dan said, no one can take away the fact you dug some Spanish silver. Treat it as a live and learn situation. Idk what the law was in MA, but in CT the law states that anything found is property of the person who found the item. I can understand you might be obliged to give it up to not kill any possibility of future hunts at the site. I also don't know what going back would entail now knowing the plausibility of finds. As in she hovers over you while you dig. I wouldn't fret too much about it and don't write off the prop yet. There are always more places to check, however. Just next time use more street smarts.

 

[BTV Digger]

Great find and sorry to hear about your bad luck. In the end it's theirs to keep though. When I get pp permissions I typically tell the folks that most of what I find isn't worth much and that generally works for me. If I find anything of note I always show them what I find though, since it's really theirs in the first place. Luckily I've never had anyone ask for stuff.

John

 

[Full Metal Digger]

Great find! Now send her a bill for your metal detecting services, fuel, and any incidentals you might have had for that trip.

 

[BKM]

Huge congrats on the Reale!

But man, that story really stinks. That coin has little monetary value but HUGE coolness value to guys like us. For what it's worth, that coin would have gone right into my pocket or junk pouch and never seen the light of day until I got home. I wouldn't take the chance on an owner thinking they hit the lottery and demanding the coin. Also, don't be afraid to keep a few toasted IHP's with you to show the owner if they insist on seeing your finds, you can be really generous in letting them have these "old coins" from their property.