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

3/8/20 Report - Higher Surf and Some Erosion On The Treasure Coast. A Few Finds Made. Charles and Joanna Coins.

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Wabasso Saturday.

Erosion started on some of the beaches Saturday.  Some beaches were cut, others weren't.  

The access gate was closed at Seagrape.  That will be an obstacle for some, but for others it might be an opportunity.  Some reales were found there last month.

DJ sent the following photos taken Saturday at Turtle Trail.

Turtle Trail Saturday.

Turtle Trail Saturday.

Turtle Trail Saturday.

Turtle Trail Saturday.

A gold ring was found and another part of one.  They need to be cleaned and tested though.  

Here are a few other finds from Saturday.

Flat Button Found Saturday.

Back of Same Button After Light Cleaning With Detergent.

Sometimes all you need is a little light cleaning.  A little detergent and a toothbrush can help make a a button readable without much danger.  I just used a toothbrush and a little dish detergent on the above button.  You do have to be careful if there might be gilt which can be easily removed by accident though.

Encrusted Bullet.

Folded Lead Strip With Couple Holes.

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Peter H. who lives across the pond but reads this blog daily and sent in the following link to a Sedwick article about Charles and Joanna coins.

https://www.sedwickcoins.com/articles/carlosyjuana.pdf

Great article.

Thanks Peter.

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The surf is expected to be higher Sunday - 7 - 10 feet.

Happy hunting,
TreasureGuide@comcast.net