First find and oldest find, 2 different coins

[swagman]

Got the chance to detect my neighbor's yard as he is re-sodding his lawn out back and he let me do his front lawn (100 year old house) Found only 2 mid tones worth checking in his back yard where he has removed all the sod. Both times they were Indian Heads....wow! 2 within 5 minutes. Started to check his front lawn, was not finding much but got a nice soft smooth signal, it got my attention because it was so nice. I dug it and at first I thought it was a Rosie dime then I looked at the date, 1908 yep my very first Barber dime, now that really made me happy!!

To get back to the IH's, I did not check them as they were really dirty and heavy with green patina and a little worn. I got home and gave them a gentle wash and checked the dates. One was 1898 (my oldest to date, then I checked the other and nearly fell off my chair..1870 something!!! I can definitely see the 187 but the last digit is hard to read.

This is where I need help, how can I clean up the coin enough to read the date with out doing any more harm to the coin? It may be only an IH but a 1877 is worth about $500 in good condition, I think it may be a 3 but could still be a 7 hard to tell....anyone?

Pics as best I could get with my crappy camera and home made macro lens.

 

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[Ahab8]

I think it may be a 74. Great finds. Great looking barber. I love seeing people find firsts. A great feeling every time

 

[Ahab8]

It may be a 6.rub the side of your nose or forehead and rub that area of the coin. It may highlight that number enough to see it

 

[david680]

Hard to tell, I can see why you think it might be a 3, but something about that doesn't look right. No better ideas here though. That is a great looking Barber for your first one. Nice hunt.

 

[worldtalker]

It may be a 6.rub the side of your nose or forehead and rub that area of the coin. It may highlight that number enough to see it

So then...does that make you a coin licker and a nose rubber??

 

[cjon455]

So then...does that make you a coin licker and a nose rubber??

lol I know this technique, it actually works lol!

Great finds on the Indians and Barber by the way!

 

[Vino]

Its a 6..
Great finds..

 

[sponge]

Toothpick and virgin olive oil is what i use to clean copper. Nice finds. Oh its a real slow soak in the olive. Like months. Congrats

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[I-DIG-IT]

Nice digs.

 

[masterjedi]

It may be a 6.rub the side of your nose or forehead and rub that area of the coin. It may highlight that number enough to see it

What the heck are you talking about here?

 

[swagman]

So then...does that make you a coin licker and a nose rubber??

Actually I do tend to lick my coins a little to find dates when hunting lol

 

[Mi$terG]

Looks like 1873 to me. Either way, congrats on some nice coins.

 

[worldtalker]

lol I know this technique, it actually works lol!

Great finds on the Indians and Barber by the way!

A little nose oil on scopes years back kept them from fogging too.

 

[46Wheat]

Very nice barber and you just gotta love those IHs

 

[swagman]

Thank you all, I went back to the Neighbor's yard to finish it off but all I got was clad, bling ring and 2 more IH's to complete the tribe, these 2 were in better nick then the others.

 

[jeremymerry88]

I'm new to metal detecting just bought an ace 250 still trying to get a pinpointer I know get the pro pointer is what all you will say lol but I am unemployed and cannot Afford a propointer what's my beat second option?

 

[Ahab8]

What the heck are you talking about here?

Hey Jedi I know it sounds ridiculous but if you do what I said it will highlight the details on the coin. I should pull one out and show a before and after

 

[masterjedi]

Ahab... That's just crazy... I am going to try it... Thanks

 

[Carolina Tom]

Very nice find! The IHCs are sweet... and a Barber to go with them. Well done. GL&HH.