Large Cent experts, what are your thoughts?

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First, my appologies for recovering such a toasted coin with no date but, it is what it is.
What would your best guess for a date window?

Thanks for looking!

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Turbo21

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I would try a hot peroxide dip to get it a little bit more clean. After that. Soak it in olive oil for a few weeks and you will be surprised at the strains that will appear

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And after taking a second look at it. With the details on the reverse. It looks to be a draped bust version in my opinion
 

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IMO, avoid peroxide for this coin. It is already extremely brittle and you are losing detail.

Try the olive oil and see if that helps.

FYI, it is a Draped Bust style.
 

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Don't apologize for condition, it's a beauty!

It looks like a draped bust to me as well.

I would use straight Olive oil too. A few weeks soaking followed by a delicate going over with a bamboo kabob skewer.
 

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