1877 Indian Head Penny WOW !!

[luckysgirl]

Being new to TN and this being my first post of my finds, I am tickled to death to be able to introduce myself
with such an awesome find ! I bought my first metal detector about 3 months ago under the enccouragement of my brother and the fact that I was always fascinated with his hobby. I bought a Whites XLT. It took me a while to get used to it and learn its personality but after a few outings we started getting along pretty well.
It just so happened that 3 weeks ago I was in a yard (without my brother and his advice) when I picked up a signal of a penny/dime about 8 inches deep. I started digging just hoping that my shovel would hold up as I have been through about 4 already when pretty as a picture (and all of 8 inches deep) out pops an Indian Head penny. I started cleaning it off and noticed that it was an 1877 and was excited still not knowing the demand for a coin like this...I was just happy that I found an Indian Head ! I finished digging in the yard and also found a Standing Liberty quarter with no date as it had rubbed away but was just as excited about it....still not knowing what the impact of the Indian Head would do to my brother. I came home and immediately called my bubby all proud of my finds. He informed me that the Indian was a really good find....probably worth about $30.00 and then his research on the penny started......3 days later....7 a.m. I get a phone call from him and needless to say a visit so that he himself may take a look just to make sure I wasnt mistaken....lol...he knows I need glasses. My penny is now soaking in olive oil !

 

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[SHERMANVILLE ILLINOIS]

"I am not going to sell it....at least not right
now. I kinda like the idea of having it ! "

Good for you gal

have a good un............

 

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[lonewolfe]

Professional cleaning would be the only way to go. It may cost a bit but it'd be worth it!

Nice find!

HH

 

[Snee]

Very nice!

 

[Count Boris]

That is a great find. Can't wait to tell Chuck how your find kicks his Butt. Chat with you later.

 

[goldgrubber]

Excellent coin, hope you keep the good luck going!

 

[THEDUKE]

Nice find if that is a 1877 penny it has some value to it, here is a link with price
http://bestcoin.com/indian-cents.htm

 

[Dimeman]

Very nice IH!!!!! That is a keeper for sure.....a rare coin!!!!!

 

[Jack(IN)]

It doesn't get any better than that now does it...

Have found some good keydate Indians but not the elusive 1877!! Been swinging since 1983 and have found a bucketfull!! Congrats on a great find!!

 

[DJ_Quinn]

I wouldn't sell it either, unless your looking for cash now. I think one of the best investments are scarce and desirable coins, like yours, where there is a high demand from collectors. The fact that you found one in such good condition after being in the ground that long is remarkable. When I dig coins, they are very rarely in what I would call desirable condition for a collector. Anyway, that was a great find and I think your smart for holding on to it. It's only going to increase in value at a rate higher than you could get at any bank. BTW, welcome to TN and I hope you find a dozen more!

 

[Skrimpy]

1877 indian head penny is really good! I wouldnt sell it unlesss you are very poor and need the money!

Of course not. Get it cleaned up nice and start a series collection...then sell! The whole is worth more than the sum of it's parts!

 

[UnEarthed72]

Here is some info on cleaning coins safely i ran accross a few days ago. hope it helps and Fantastic find!!


http://www.researchbooth.com/categories/hobbies/treasure_hunting/coin_cleaning.php

 

[tdec1000]

NEVER CLEAN YOUR COINS!! With that being said you can send in coins to NCS to have it conserved. DO not clean it wil peroxide, acetone or any other crap that you hear. You will destroy the value of the coin and it will not be preserved for the future. Call NCS and find out if you can send coins directly to them. Even if you have to pay a little $$$ it will be well worth your effort on a coin like that. I bet that coin has AU details left in her and someone would pay a lot of money for it after being conserved properly.

 

[tdec1000]

You can get NCS's Phone number here @ http://www.ncscoin.com Be sure to check out the gallery of before and after coins. You will really appreciate the good work that they do. Tom

 

[UnEarthed72]

Sorry lucky i was trying to offer some alternative cleaning ideas

as for myself i could never afford to have all the above done with a coin unless i find one that someone is willing to pay me 2 lifetimes of wages for,that will then be a NCS fund.

 

[vpone]

i don't think you should do another thing to it ... the potential for loss or additional damage is too high

take it to a reputable dealer and ask their opinion, also ask if they think the grading services will actually slab it (sometimes they don't on damaged coins)

the details look VF but it will probably come back as VF with corrosion or F with corrosion (i forget the actual terminology they use on the label)

for what it's worth

vp

 

[tdec1000]

I am a reputible coin dealer that is why I am telling you this. If you take it to a coin dealer most likely they will try to get that coin for a cheap as possible like 200.00 - 400.00 less than what it is really worth. That is just my 2 cents. Tdec1000 Coins

 

[vpone]

I am a reputible coin dealer that is why I am telling you this. If you take it to a coin dealer most likely they will try to get that coin for a cheap as possible like 200.00 - 400.00 less than what it is really worth. That is just my 2 cents. Tdec1000 Coins

i agree with the $200 figure, about 20-25% less than what the coin might be expected to sell for, especially with damage which would make it harder to resell and definately throws an "unkown" into the equation

anything more than this figure, in my opinion would cast a shadow of doubt on the dealer's reputation and ethics

in my post though I didn't say to "sell the coin" just ask for his help and yes, the dealer might expect to be paid for this advice and the service of possibly getting it graded for you

hope this helps -

vp

 

[RUDY2003]

Fantastic find! Congradulations.....

 

[Ron B]

Welcome aboard!
Great, Great find!

GRB

 

[luckysgirl]

Thank you for all the input and advice!! To be honest with you...I havent done
anything with the coin as of this date but only put it away for safe keeping!
I get it out and admire its beauty every great once in awhile....and to be honest,
the detail...in this beginners opinion is quite outstanding.
Believe me, when and if I am ever going to do anything with this coin....I will make
sure that it is the right thing. I still cant believe that I found it...
Thanks again!