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Old 10-31-2008, 11:00 AM
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Thought I would stick this one here since it sure blew my mind. If anyone can date it I would greatly appreciate it.

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Old 11-01-2008, 12:52 PM
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I cant date it but it was minted in Mexico and you already know that its a reale or a piece of one (piece of eight).

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Old 11-04-2008, 06:53 PM
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Couldn't have said it better, Tater.

That's an awesome find, Swinger. I found an 8, but what you have is even more rare.
BTW... it looks like someone devided that one into sixths instead of just quartering it... making it even MORE rare.
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Amazing find Kevin!!

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Old 11-05-2008, 07:19 PM
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Never saw one before... pretty neat.....

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Kewl find. We were just talking about pieces of eight last week. Thanks!!!

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Old 11-06-2008, 01:15 AM
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Couldn't have said it better, Tater.

That's an awesome find, Swinger. I found an 8, but what you have is even more rare.
BTW... it looks like someone devided that one into sixths instead of just quartering it... making it even MORE rare.
Thanks Krom and every one elso too. I was comparing it the other day to a whole one and I thought it was an eighth ( 1 bit ) but I'll take another look. You may just be right.

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Old 11-06-2008, 07:03 PM
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That's the stuff dreams are made of. Being on the left coast, its hard to wrap my little brain around such a FANTASTIC Find!!! Nice Work!!!

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Old 11-08-2008, 06:14 AM
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I found one last Sunday. Same size as that one. A few years back, I found 3 within 5 feet of each other. One piece had a date on it. I will see if I can find it and post the date.

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This gives you a better perspective, MXTSwinger. It was three cuts.
Sorry about the clockwise fading. I didn't bother to keep a high resolution every time I used the original piece when I copied it.
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As if you figured out it was divided into sixths!
I'm done twisting my head here... I'm convinced it was divided into 6 pieces at this point.

I'da never given it a second thought.

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Thanks a bunch Krom. That sure clears it up. I still haven't decided whether it's Charles 3 or 4. HH!

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Old 11-09-2008, 07:42 PM
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You're more than welcomed, 'Swinger...! Glad to help.
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First time i have ever saw one, You lucky bugger!! To find and hold history in your hand is a rare thing indeed. Get back out there and find some more.

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Old 11-18-2008, 04:18 AM
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Awesome cut silver kevin. WTG WOLF

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Congratulations..I'm still looking for my first.

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Wow, a great find!
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What a great find. Thanks for sharing. Now you just have to find some more pieces.
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Fabulous find,definitely a keeper,congrats!!!
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