01-21-2017, 06:22 PM
Hey all, got out today where I've been going. Went into 5 fields today over about 8 hours. Just randomly walking through the vast acreage of land.
And today, I was very lucky!
I just so happened to get my coil over my oldest silver to date, a...
1746 Ferdinand the VI of Spain
REVERSE
VTRAQVE VNUM M[EXICO] 1746 M
"Both (are) one, Mexico [City Mint], 1746." Displays two hemispheres of a world map, crowned between the Pillars of Hercules adorned with the PLVS VLT[R]A motto.
OBVERSE
FERD[INA]ND[US] VI D[EI] G[RATIA] HISPAN[IARUM] ET IND[IARUM] REX
"Ferdinand VI, by the Grace of God, King of the Spains and the Indies"
Displays the arms of Castile and León with Granada in base and an inescutcheon of Anjou.
And not only that, but a handful of other goodies! I first scored the copper, likely a King George. Then I went dry for quite awhile... stumbled upon the reale next. Came up as a 63 on the at pro, probably a few inches down. I wasn't gonna dig it at first because it was jumping from 40s to 60s. Figured it was junk, but it ended up being the realend and a hot rock right next to it! Happy I dug it! I called james over before I revealed it. He ran over and I said I think it's a half dime but I'm not sure, and I gave him the honors of rubbing the dirt off. His excitement almost made me $|-|¡t myself. He had it for a good minute before I saw what it finally was. And I was super stoked! Anyway, next finds were the Indians. A 1903 and a 1863, my first fatty Indian! I knew it was a fatty right away once I saw how thick that baby was! I then found the complete BEAUTIFUL pinkish quarts arrow head. I saw it and knew instantly before I picked it up. Was laying there waiting, calling my name haha. I then found the musketball, piece of a colonial buckle, what looks to be a lead game piece, a button and a unknown ornate thingy. The oval piece on it turns...and it's gilted. Was thinking some sort of buckle but not complete? I have no idea. So any info is appreciated. I also found ANOTHER bronze trade weight of a different kind, also found in proximity of the 2 others and the Half reale! And last but not least, a lantern turning thingy to adjust the wick or whatever, it has a star on it.
But yeah, today was a great day for me. James, not so much. I felt bad as I kept getting things.
But he did manage a tombac, 1897 barber dime and a few other things. Not bad at all, but just not as much.
But anyway, that's #2 silver for the year and one of my top 3 hunts for sure.
Thanks for looking and happy hunting!
And today, I was very lucky!
I just so happened to get my coil over my oldest silver to date, a...
1746 Ferdinand the VI of Spain
REVERSE
VTRAQVE VNUM M[EXICO] 1746 M
"Both (are) one, Mexico [City Mint], 1746." Displays two hemispheres of a world map, crowned between the Pillars of Hercules adorned with the PLVS VLT[R]A motto.
OBVERSE
FERD[INA]ND[US] VI D[EI] G[RATIA] HISPAN[IARUM] ET IND[IARUM] REX
"Ferdinand VI, by the Grace of God, King of the Spains and the Indies"
Displays the arms of Castile and León with Granada in base and an inescutcheon of Anjou.
And not only that, but a handful of other goodies! I first scored the copper, likely a King George. Then I went dry for quite awhile... stumbled upon the reale next. Came up as a 63 on the at pro, probably a few inches down. I wasn't gonna dig it at first because it was jumping from 40s to 60s. Figured it was junk, but it ended up being the realend and a hot rock right next to it! Happy I dug it! I called james over before I revealed it. He ran over and I said I think it's a half dime but I'm not sure, and I gave him the honors of rubbing the dirt off. His excitement almost made me $|-|¡t myself. He had it for a good minute before I saw what it finally was. And I was super stoked! Anyway, next finds were the Indians. A 1903 and a 1863, my first fatty Indian! I knew it was a fatty right away once I saw how thick that baby was! I then found the complete BEAUTIFUL pinkish quarts arrow head. I saw it and knew instantly before I picked it up. Was laying there waiting, calling my name haha. I then found the musketball, piece of a colonial buckle, what looks to be a lead game piece, a button and a unknown ornate thingy. The oval piece on it turns...and it's gilted. Was thinking some sort of buckle but not complete? I have no idea. So any info is appreciated. I also found ANOTHER bronze trade weight of a different kind, also found in proximity of the 2 others and the Half reale! And last but not least, a lantern turning thingy to adjust the wick or whatever, it has a star on it.
But yeah, today was a great day for me. James, not so much. I felt bad as I kept getting things.
But he did manage a tombac, 1897 barber dime and a few other things. Not bad at all, but just not as much.
But anyway, that's #2 silver for the year and one of my top 3 hunts for sure.
Thanks for looking and happy hunting!