On this adventure I'm invited to a very historic property in Vermont where one of the metal detecting 'Holy Grails' is found. Original music by Brad Martin www.GMMD.us / greenmountainmetaldete... / green.mountain.metal.d...
That 8 Reales is where the term pieces of eight came from as it was commonly divided into 8 pieces, also leading to the term 2 bits for 1 quarter of the dollar. Fantastic find. Very well worth the watch.
I always thought that pieces of eight coins were Spanish coins made of Gold. This coin was a silver dollar made here in the US. You might want to Google it for more info.
@@davidkohler7454 That is the difference between fact and fiction. In pirate novels this may have been the case, but in reality before America was allowed to mint money, they used Spanish silver dollars which were divided into quarters, halves and eighths.
This is also why a "bit" was used as the name for computer 0/1's, because that was 1/8 of a register. That is, each memory address contained 8 of them to create a number from 0 to 255. They were named after the "bits" which were 1/8 of a coin.
Coffee and GMMD on Friday morning no better way to get started. Congrats to Vern for a beautiful coin and definitely a bucket list that is definitely a great memory to cherish. Brad, some great old copper. Great day of hunting, guys. Thanks for showing and sharing.
Not only did he find an 8 Reale, it's in beautiful shape! What a find. It was exciting to watch on video, I can imagine what it was like live there in the field. No matter what, you never know what you're going to find when you go out.
I'm no expert on the matter, but I think silver coins are almost pure silver, so they don't or barely tarnish. I think these type of coins only wear from usage.
@@Auxius. You’re right. According to The Scottish Detectorist silver finds of any kind come out of the ground just about the same shape as they were when they first went in, due to exactly what you said. Silver and gold do not decay in the ground.
Confidence in the coinage was as important as the intrinsic value of the coin, that is why many countries would replicate the effigies of Roman coinage.
Holy guacamole Batman!!! Wow! A eight reale!!! Glad the camera was rolling on this find for all the world to see!!! Thank You Jesus!!!! Great content as always!!!😊❤
I’m so envious of your location. I have seen many of your videos where you found relics and coins dating back before America began. The best I can find in Wyoming will date back to the 1850s. Love your programs, I look forward each week to watch your adventures.
Same thing here in Kansas ! I got into collecting old coins from finding a 1877 Seated Liberty Dime on my great grandfather's homestead here in Kansas ! Back when I was very young !
Awesome find, my best was in Georgia in 2012, I found an 1854D, one dollar gold coin, less than 2 miles from where it was minted in Dahlonega Georgia in Near mint condition
I, along with Ed truly enjoyed this episode.?. We’ve enjoyed your podcast’s. You’re not kidding the Holy Grail… super amazing the 18TH Century etc. keep em coming See you in Vermont, next time!
But also.. thats why you dont come over swinging when your friend call coin! I hate when someone swing over and hit the coinspill I was about to uncover. This find wasnt really ment for Vern.
Love the new slide bar and visual indicators when you are on target! Wonderful how you continue to educate us all as you uncover the history that surrounds us! Love your videos, excited with anticipation for every Friday edition.
Incredible find Vern. I have a counterfeit 8 Reale from China ($10 on Wish), because I knew I would never find one here in Canada. They are a beautiful coin. Love the slider bar Brad.
