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Jan 07, 2012, 03:43 PM
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What is it Coin
I was detecting at a mid to early 19th century home today and came across this coin. It came in just like a wheat penny or any small copper coin would. It is a bit larger than an american penny and weighs nearly 3g.
It is also slightly thinner than a penny. It has a design on it but I can't pin it down. I tried a LED light on it but could get no other details from it. Any help would be appreciated.
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Jan 07, 2012, 06:40 PM
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Re: What is it Coin
Soak it in some olive oil...may take a while (Days) but might help you figure out what it is without harming the coin. Good luck.
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Jan 07, 2012, 06:51 PM
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Re: What is it Coin
Drop it in some peroxide thats been heated up in the microwave. That will remove a bunch of the crud on it
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Jan 07, 2012, 06:55 PM
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Re: What is it Coin
It has a diameter of approx. 21 mm
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Jan 07, 2012, 07:01 PM
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Re: What is it Coin
I may be seeing things but in the second pic it seems like I see a 3 ?
Brian
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Jan 07, 2012, 07:29 PM
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Re: What is it Coin
 Originally Posted by Mackaydon
It has a diameter of approx. 21 mm
That is correct. I would of posted it but the wife misplaced my ruler. 
Originally Posted by Felinepeachy
Drop it in some peroxide thats been heated up in the microwave. That will remove a bunch of the crud on it
I was waiting to do that to see if anyone could figure it out before hand. I'll give it a little while and see if anyone can figure it out first 
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Jan 07, 2012, 07:38 PM
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Re: What is it Coin
Based on its diameter, a trashed LH or Buff nickel comes to mind; possibly even a shield nickel.
Don.......
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Jan 07, 2012, 07:53 PM
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Re: What is it Coin
Originally Posted by Mackaydon
Based on its diameter, a trashed LH or Buff nickel comes to mind; possibly even a shield nickel.
Don.......
The diameter is correct for it, but it is made of copper.
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Jan 07, 2012, 08:38 PM
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Re: What is it Coin
And the 3g weight would quickly rule out a 5g nickel. The hunt continues.......
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Jan 07, 2012, 10:20 PM
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Re: What is it Coin
I tried boiling peroxide and the peroxide didn't even penetrate the coin. No fizzing or bubbles. Weird.
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Jan 07, 2012, 10:59 PM
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CLR will remove any encrustation.
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Jan 07, 2012, 11:26 PM
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Re: What is it Coin
Put a piece of tin foil in a saucepan set the coin on it and fill it up with peroxide mixed with baking soda and boil for ten minutes...
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Jan 08, 2012, 05:27 AM
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Re: What is it Coin
Hate to be the one to say, but you will never get detail of a blank coin, but try what you like because there is no harming it.
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Jan 08, 2012, 06:29 AM
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but I have seen worse reveal good detail, going with the hot peroxide would be the best bet, might take time though 
