1795 George Washington Liberty and Security Penny

PennDirtDigger

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This fella was a bucket list item I didn't even know existed until Mother Google told me what I'd found... IMG_1652.JPG IMG_1653.JPG
 

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villagenut

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I would have thought it to be modern....but it certainly got my attention as I googled it. Could be a real winner. What does the edge/rim look like?
 

civilman1

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I've never seen one nor knew they existed. How rare are they? Nice dig :icon_thumleft:
 

johnnyblaze

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I will say it looks modern to me.Usually something that old will have a square nail hole but i could be wrong.Interesting find.

~Blaze~
 

Digger RJ

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Very Nice & Cool Find!!! Congrats!!!
 

ToddsPoint

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It's in my Red Book. Post Colonial issue. 1795, undated, Liberty and Security penny. ASYLUM edge. Also, some with corded outer rim. F= $275. AU=$1150. Nice find, even with the hole. Gary
 

A2coins

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Pretty sweet find I dont have room for anymore empty buckets lol Great find
 

Steve in PA

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I did a Google search and it seems these are quite rare and highly desirable. Nice find, you should get it authenticated.
 

SultansOfSwing

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Thanks for the comments folks. Any idea how to get it authenticated?

Pcgs, ngc. Pick out a few coins to send in with the Washington. Thats if you sign up for a membership. Or if you have a coin shop you trust, you can have them send it in with their next batch for about $15
 

xcopperstax

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I won't pretend to know what it is but when I saw your post title I knew it was going to be good! It's pretty amazing that a coin would be gilt if that's what it is. It also looks like it's in pretty amazing condition for being in the ground. Excellent and rare find!
 

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Congrats on the very nice find! :occasion14:
 

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