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One Uncleaned Half Reale With Two Others.
Finds and photo by Terry S.
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Yesterday I posted photos of some finds made by Terry S. After sending those pictures, Terry sent me the photo above.
Referring to the items I posted yesterday, Terry then continued with the following.
Referring to the items I posted yesterday, Terry then continued with the following.
… Just before I found them I found this half reale. I didn’t clean it to be able to show others what they look like when found. If you look closely you can make out the cross on it. The cleaned 1/2s on either side I found a couple years ago and the dime is to show size... There are a lot of people out there that have never found a 1/2 and don’t know what they look like when found before cleaning. I enjoy your blog and check it daily as many of my friends. You put out a great blog and I commend you. Terry
As you can see, the uncleaned new find (in the middle) is encrusted as found, and it is difficult to tell what it is except for the faintest bit of the cross showing. I'll talk more about that another day.
Thanks Terry.
Below are a couple interesting finds from Alberto S., including a quarter for size comparison.
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Shard and Button Find
Finds and photo by Alberto S.
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Alberto asked me for comments on these and one other find he made. I thought these two were the most interesting. He said the button rang up as a 12.8 on a CTX 3030.
That is a very interesting button.
Concerning the shard, what I would want to see is the edge of the shard. I once did a post on the subject of identifying porcelain and Kang Hsi. Actually, more than one post. Anyhow, the edge of Kang Hsi porcelain will show a very fine dense and very white paste. The blue paint will have depth and appear to sink into the glaze rather than sit on top of it.
Here is one link that will direct you to additional information.
Here is one link that will direct you to additional information.
Thanks Alberto. Very interesting. Of course, any information or comments about those finds would be appreciated.
DJ sent me a photo from the Facebook page of a Tom J. whose page says he was in Melborne with the family for a couple of days and one afternoon did some detecting north of Wabasso where he found the item shown in the following photo. He said it rang up as a 20 on the Equinox and thought it was going to be a penny.
I magnified the photo and it appears to have a Potosi like cross on it, but it also appears to have a strange raised edge around it. I can't really see it very well. I also was not able to read the entire Facebook page, but the text I could read ended by saying "So don't get too impres…" Sounds like there might be a surprise ending. I wasn't able to read the reveal, but have a suspicion.irme
See tomorrow's post for the conclusion of this story.
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The beginning of the year wasn't the worst for metal detecting on the Treasure Coast. It is the time of year when beach detecting conditions often improve. Too bad there is so much renourishment sand on so many beaches. Still, as you can see, some interesting things have been found.
The predictions call for a 3 - 4 foot surf on the Treasure Coast for at least three of four days. The low tide will be decent.
Nobody has run down the mark's on Duane's silver ring yet.
Happy hunting,
TreasureGuide@comcast.net
DJ sent me a photo from the Facebook page of a Tom J. whose page says he was in Melborne with the family for a couple of days and one afternoon did some detecting north of Wabasso where he found the item shown in the following photo. He said it rang up as a 20 on the Equinox and thought it was going to be a penny.
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Item Reportedly Found North of Wabasso by Tom J.
Photo submitted by DJ
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I magnified the photo and it appears to have a Potosi like cross on it, but it also appears to have a strange raised edge around it. I can't really see it very well. I also was not able to read the entire Facebook page, but the text I could read ended by saying "So don't get too impres…" Sounds like there might be a surprise ending. I wasn't able to read the reveal, but have a suspicion.irme
See tomorrow's post for the conclusion of this story.
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The beginning of the year wasn't the worst for metal detecting on the Treasure Coast. It is the time of year when beach detecting conditions often improve. Too bad there is so much renourishment sand on so many beaches. Still, as you can see, some interesting things have been found.
The predictions call for a 3 - 4 foot surf on the Treasure Coast for at least three of four days. The low tide will be decent.
Nobody has run down the mark's on Duane's silver ring yet.
Happy hunting,
TreasureGuide@comcast.net