Thursday, May 7, 2020

5/7/20 Report - Old Treasure Coast Coin Thought To Be From Unknown Wreck and 1715 Fleet Coin Ceritified. Some Beach Erosion.


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Two-Reale Found by Terry S.
Photo by Terry S.
As you might recall, I previously showed and discussed this two-reale that was found by Terry S.  Terry had the coin cleaned by West Bay Trading Co. of Vero, who also issued a certificate of authenticity for the coin.


Other Side of Same Two-Reale
Find and photo by Terry S.

Here is the certificate of authenticity.

Certificate of Authenticity for Above Two-Reale
Photo by Terry S.
Terry believes the coin came from an early and previously unknown Treasure Coast shipwreck and is probably the oldest coin ever found on the Treasure Coast.  The COA indicates that the wreck is unknown and the coin is graded as grade 1.

Terry also had an eight-reale cleaned and certified by West Bay Trading Company.

Eight-Reale
Find and photo by Terry S.

Here is the other side of the same coin.

Undated Eight-Reale
Find and phot by Terry S.
And here is the COA for the eight-reale.

COA for Eight-Reale Found by Terry S.
Photo by Terry S.
As you can see, the eight-reale is certified as being from the 1715 Fleet and being grade 1.

Thanks for sharing Terry.

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7PM Update:  A front came thought this morning and there was some small erosion as early as noon today.


Looks like the surf will be building.


Source: MagicSeaWeed.com

I found a few little things yesterday on a local walk.  I haven't taken photos of them yet though.

I also have some other better finds that I'll be looking at.

Happy hunting,
TreasureGuide@comcast.net