2 cent piece

[Evolution]

I found this in June of this year at an old homesite. Strangely there were only about 5 or 6 coins to be found on the entire property. Two wheats, 1909 (no s or VDB no matter how many times I check) and a 1939. Two canadian cents (1945 and 1946) found together, one newer penny, and this 1864 two center. Where the heck are all the other old coins? I have no idea and I've certainly gone back to check several times to make sure. I cant seem to find anything else there. This is my first and only two center. The condition is really quite good except for a little rim damage at about the 2 to 3 o'clock position on the obverse and some more at the 7 o'clock position on the reverse.

 

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[LI Tom]

That coin looks to be AXF condition,what a beauty,rare to come out the the ground so nice.

 

[ivy_walls]

that is awesome ..... i cant wait to find one !!

WTG !!!!!

mark

 

[Evolution]

Here's another pic of the coin before I got it cleaned up. I had this thing soaking in olive oil for about a month overall. I didn't think I would ever find one of these either. Keep hunting Ivy and you'll find one.

 

[finderzzs]

Boy that's as nice as they come. Congrats on a super find.

 

[randall61]

congrats on the nice 2 center

 

[vision quest]

GREAT FIND! I too found one just like it. Strange thing, mine also has a nick in it. Found it in my brothers veggie garden. Looks to have been nicked with his tiller.

 

[stoney56]

Congrats on a great looking 2 cent piece. 8) I feel for you but hang in there. Had one site that produced over a dozen wheaties including a 1909 like yours plus the teens and 20's, but not one silver coin. Still looking though--coins don't take up much space in the ground.

 

[halfdime]

Very nice! Keep looking, change direction, etc. Is the ground dry? Try again after a nice rain. If there is a two center, there should be more. Good luck.

 

[John (Ma)]

Very nice coin and in great shape, too.

 

[Admiral de Salee]

That's one hell of a strong Motto! I've got an 1864, and the 'WE' isn't visible at all.

Stupendous 2-center!

You give me hope for olive oil improvement in my recent 1-centers. That's a big "signal swing" between your Before and After pictures.

 

[Colonial KirkPA]

One hell of a find! I am a happy digger upper dude of two 1864s. Keep it up, buddy!

 

[paul1410]

Excellent two center, Evolution!

Can't see any wear on the high spots there.

Check that area again though, there's got to be more.

Thanks for sharing.

 

[piggman1]

Sweet coin! Sometimes there are not many coins around a place simply because a lot of people back then just didn't have money. A lot of business was done on the barter system. Any money was greatly protected I guess you could say. Fantastic coin you found! I'd rather find one in that shape, then a hand full of really worn ones. Way to go!

 

[ravenguide]

great coin!
I found one awhile back,one of my favorite.

 

[desertfox]

Great 2 center, can't do any better than that! Its still on my wish list.
HH and keep it swinging.

Desertfox

 

[sonny60]

that's a beauty WTG

 

[M-Squared]

That's one heck of a 2-center!

Congrats!

HH from M2

 

[Don In South Jersey]

Thats a Beauty!!

 

[titan]

very nice, that is on my list of must find!!