Coolidge 0 Posted February 9, 2012 Share Posted February 9, 2012 Here are some of the 8 reales I dug on a NJ beach after a beach replenishment. Still looking for my first gold coin, several were dug by others. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
garimpo 2,296 Posted February 9, 2012 Share Posted February 9, 2012 Great coins....hang in there your gold coin with your name is just waiting for you to appear....good luck Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Goldfinger 43 Posted February 9, 2012 Share Posted February 9, 2012 Fanastic finds!!! I'm very surprised by the condition of them... I thought you would have more corrosion on something like those. Hope you find a bunch of escudos and gold-emerald jewelry.Steve Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Coolidge 0 Posted February 9, 2012 Author Share Posted February 9, 2012 The shipwreck is out in front of a small bay inlet so there's quite a bit of silt, I heard the dredge hit the coins about 23 feet down in the sand. Those blue coins had areas with mirror like mint luster when I dug them but once exposed to the air the started oxidizing like silver will do. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Au Seeker 3,174 Posted February 9, 2012 Share Posted February 9, 2012 Awesome finds, we get some occasional reales washing up on our shores here in southern S.C. after a good storm moving up the coast, we have many Spanish wrecks off the coast and some pirate ships as well, would love to find a gold coin!!! Skip Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Nugget Shooter 4,617 Posted February 11, 2012 Share Posted February 11, 2012 Very cool finds Russ! Thanks a ton for showing them off! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Terry Soloman 968 Posted February 11, 2012 Share Posted February 11, 2012 Very nice collection. That would be a dream day for all of us! Thank you for the inspiration! My five-hours at Robert Moses, on Long Island, yesterday proved disappointing as far as finds go! After seeing yours - I'm reminded of the old Saturday Night "Hans and Franz" routine, and I am Pumped Up! :wubu: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
FlakMagnet 412 Posted February 11, 2012 Share Posted February 11, 2012 Great finds. The condition is beautiful. When did the wreck happen?thanks for sharing the photos... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Coolidge 0 Posted February 11, 2012 Author Share Posted February 11, 2012 Great finds. The condition is beautiful.When did the wreck happen?thanks for sharing the photos...They think the ship is the Fane a privateer, the newest and most common reales are dated 1780 so around that time frame. Most 8 reales from one hole was 34, a friend and I dug in that hole for 4 straight hours phew! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
signalseeker 0 Posted February 13, 2012 Share Posted February 13, 2012 Congratuations on your finds. Anyone who has ever swung a metal detector or used a dredge etc. in the search for "treasure" will be envious of your booty. I suggest you take those coins within the concretions & place them outdoors in a open container of white vinegar for about 6 months or more. This solution is non invasive & will gently remove the material surrounding the coin. Don't rush things & you will receive great results.You may have to change the vinegar out every month. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
homefire 2,581 Posted February 13, 2012 Share Posted February 13, 2012 I know of a lady that found a few . Same place I bet. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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