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Here is an interesting half reale. It shows the Charles monogram, which, if you've found many half reales on the Treasure Coast, you've probably seen.
This reale was part of the intenet only session of the Sedwick Coins auction that concluded Monday.
Included in that session were some of the more common and less expensive lots, such as this one, which sold for $122, not including the buyer's premium.
Here is the lot description.
Here is the lot description.
Mexico City, Mexico, cob 1/2 real, Charles II, assayer not visible. KM-23. 1.41 grams. Teardrop shaped, F/VF with weak cross but defined monogram.
I suppose the most interesting thing about this one is the clear monogram and the unusual shape. It would probably make a nice pendant.
Below is one that I found on Treasure Coast beach showing a distinctive monogram as it would appear on a half reale minted by the Mexico mint.
It is often easy to identify a Carlos monogram even when you only can see a small part of it. One of the features that you'll see on Mexico minted examples is what looks like a fish hook on the end of the C. Being near the center of the monogram and being very distinctive, it is often all you need.
In the example below you can see a part of the C and a big part of the A, you can also see the assayer initial that looks like a C, but would be a G, which would be Geronimo Bercerra. That would indicate a date range of 1666 to 1677.
Below is another Carlos half reale that sold in the most recent Sedwick auction.
This Potosi minted example is partially dated - something unusual enough for a half reale. You'll notice that the style of the monogram is different than those seen on the Mexico minted Carlos cobs. I find the Mexico monogram more aesthetically pleasing.
The Carlos monogram as shown on the Lima, Mexico and Potosi minted half reales are different for each mint.
Here is the stylized monogram that you would see on a Lima minted Carlos half reale.
Tomorrow I'll post a link to a video that shows how you can tell the difference between Lima, Mexico and Potosi minted Carlos half reales.
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A few days ago I was talking about broken shipwreck spikes from the Treasure Coast and discussed my theory on why so many are broken. Here is an illustration that I think suggests how easily they could be broken.
You can see how planks would be attached to the frame by clinched or roved spikes. If you consider how all of the planks are attached to the frame, it seems that there would be a lot of broken spikes when the planks are ripped off of the hull.
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Below is one that I found on Treasure Coast beach showing a distinctive monogram as it would appear on a half reale minted by the Mexico mint.
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| 1715 Fleet Cob Showing Part of Carlos Monogram |
It is often easy to identify a Carlos monogram even when you only can see a small part of it. One of the features that you'll see on Mexico minted examples is what looks like a fish hook on the end of the C. Being near the center of the monogram and being very distinctive, it is often all you need.
In the example below you can see a part of the C and a big part of the A, you can also see the assayer initial that looks like a C, but would be a G, which would be Geronimo Bercerra. That would indicate a date range of 1666 to 1677.
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| Partial Monogram Mexico Half Reale Cob Found on Treasure Coast. |
Below is another Carlos half reale that sold in the most recent Sedwick auction.
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| Source: Sedwick Treasure Auction No. 26 Online Catalog. |
This Potosi minted example is partially dated - something unusual enough for a half reale. You'll notice that the style of the monogram is different than those seen on the Mexico minted Carlos cobs. I find the Mexico monogram more aesthetically pleasing.
The Carlos monogram as shown on the Lima, Mexico and Potosi minted half reales are different for each mint.
Here is the stylized monogram that you would see on a Lima minted Carlos half reale.
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Stylized Carlos Monogram For Lima Minted Half Reale.
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Tomorrow I'll post a link to a video that shows how you can tell the difference between Lima, Mexico and Potosi minted Carlos half reales.
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A few days ago I was talking about broken shipwreck spikes from the Treasure Coast and discussed my theory on why so many are broken. Here is an illustration that I think suggests how easily they could be broken.
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Diagram Showing Lapstraked Hull.
Source: DIYWoodBoat.com
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You can see how planks would be attached to the frame by clinched or roved spikes. If you consider how all of the planks are attached to the frame, it seems that there would be a lot of broken spikes when the planks are ripped off of the hull.
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DJ sent this photo of the Seagrape Trail beach yesterday afternoon.
Thanks DJ!
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The tides are very flat now. We're not getting much of a low tide at all.
Looks like we still have a chance for an increase in the surf next weekend.
Happy hunting,
TreasureGuide@comcast.netC
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Seagrape Trail Area on Monday Afternoon
Photo by DJ
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The tides are very flat now. We're not getting much of a low tide at all.
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| Source: MagicSeaWeed.com. |
Looks like we still have a chance for an increase in the surf next weekend.
Happy hunting,
TreasureGuide@comcast.netC
