1857 Flying Eagle Penny

[granthansen]

I'm in the process of writing the full-on story for the day chock full of pics (stay tuned), but at the 9.5 hour mark (yes, long day of digging!) I unearthed this little beauty. Best find of the day... So far I've just soaked in mild soapy water for 10 minutes, but I bit terrified of cleaning further, even though I want to. Got any tips? Throw 'em my way. I haven't conceded that the backside is toasted, but it may be. I'll update the thread when I write the full story. Lots of lessons learned as NJLargeCent and I unearthed a LOT of stuff. Record finds when it comes to pull tabs and rusty nails





While 1857 is great, 1856 would have been inSANE!

 

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[TommNJ]

Very nice! Congrats on the FE !

TommNJ

 

[granthansen]

Thanks I'm writing my blog now to tell the full story. When I unearthed it I thought, "Ug, another penny," assuming it was a Lincoln. But closer inspection proved otherwise. And when I saw the "185?" I raised both arms in celebration. NJLargeCent unearthed a few Indians and Buffalos, in a spot I abandoned for being too junky. Lesson learned. He also got a merc.

 

[dicejr2011]

Nice find Grant, found one earlier this year, yours in much better shape though. Congrats!!!

 

[hogge]

Nice coin! I have 3. 2-'57's and a '58. Nice detail. Congrats! Hogge

 

[mikefromIllinois]

Nice coin. One that's still on my to find list. Congrats.

 

[granthansen]

Hey all... here's a link to the story I wrote about our long and dig-filled day:
Identified Flying Object | Treasure Detectors

My daughter had an especially fussy day yesterday, so this was wrote it during scarce quiet times... it may not be my most elegant prose.

 

[gmanlight]

Congrats , im still looking

 

[NJLargeCent]

Was great to be there to witness it. If I had just gridded 1 row to the right, that would be in my "hall of finds." Glad it's in yours. Let's get back to that site soon!

 

[granthansen]

Amen, brother. You had some fine finds yourself! And like the Terminator, I'll be back.

 

[leprechaun]

Nice find on the flying egale,I've found several at the beach all toast.Happy hunting.

 

[texjim]

i would not even bother trying to clean it anymore. you might do more harm than good.

 

[granthansen]

Yeah, I tend to agree... terrified to wear any more off, but would love to see if I could reveal something on the reverse.

 

[Gimmie The Loot]

hot hydrogen peroxide... might make it darker but should help break up the crud on the back. It's probably not worth anything in that condition anyways... Really nice find though! Hope I get one someday.

 

[granthansen]

Gimmie, yeah... I think I'm going to try H202 with a q-tip and just focus on the reverse. This way I'm sure to preserve the front side. NJLargeCent once went a little too far with his H202 bath and I'm being cautious thanks to his blunder!

 

[nov2101]

Wow nice find and ALL your hard work paid off!!!

 

[relic lover]

Yeah your cleaning is done. Peroxide is bad for flying eagles and fat indians. He will never look any better I would say it is just right. If it was mine I would put a little bit of olive oil on it. Nice save by the way.

 

[granthansen]

Olive oil, eh? I will try that tonight. Thanks!!!

 

[Papa Bear]

Well done!!

 

[OutBack Duo]

Great Find, I have never found a Flying Eagle. I like this coin so much it is the only coin in my collection that I have bought and I have one of each of the 3 variations (no I don't have an 1856).

Congratulations!