1793 Capped Bust LARGE CENT!

[Patriot Relics]

Hey guys,

After the overwhelming response to my first post I decided re-post with the new identification. Having put the large cent under a magnifier glass, sanity checked it with my wife...it definitely says 1793!!! Here's a few more pics.



Thanks for looking!

 

[RJ55]

Congrats, and Banner?

 

[FreeBirdTim]

Can you read what is stamped on the edge of the coin? Also, how thick is the coin? Compare it to your other LC. Are they the same thickness?

I'm seeing a 1795 date, but my eyes aren't perfect. I believe the 1795 LC's are thinner than the 1793 LC's.

 

[dougj7]

nice find. some rare coins popping out of the ground lately.

 

[Argentium]

Yeah sometimes how you title/present your post makes all the difference . Congratulations Amigo- if 1793 that is BANNER all the way !
It is a much better looking coin in these latest pics - though I'd love to be able to make out the 3 - I'm giving you the vote.

 

[Patriot Relics]

FreeBirdTime,

The edge says "ONE HUNDRED" and as far as thickness it is slightly thicker than my 1817. I am soaking it in olive oil to help lightly clean it, but when placed at an angle under the light I can definitely make out 1793.

 

[Argentium]

Upon re reading the design features (Red book U.S. Coins) The 1793 would have to display "beaded borders " on both the
obverse and the reverse - looking at the reverse pic of your piece I think I'm seeing "denticles" (teeth) not beads .
unfortunately I think you have something other than 1793. (wish I was wrong about this )

(if you look at the reverse pic near the U in United - you can more clearly see what I'm referring to )

 

[Scrappy]

Upon re reading the design features (Red book U.S. Coins) The 1793 would have to display "beaded borders " on both the obverse and the reverse - looking at the reverse pic of your piece I think I'm seeing "denticles" (teeth) not beads . unfortunately I think you have something other than 1793. (wish I was wrong about this )

X2

But holy crap it's still a magnificent find and oh so sexy! Older than my oldest LC

 

[Patriot Relics]

Argentium,

Thanks for the feedback, I will definitely post more pictures after a day in the oil. I do have to agree with you- teeth not beads on the rim would put it in the 1794-1796 range. Still glad I got to share it with you guys!

 

[CMDiamonddawg]

FreeBirdTime,

The edge says "ONE HUNDRED" and as far as thickness it is slightly thicker than my 1817. I am soaking it in olive oil to help lightly clean it, but when placed at an angle under the light I can definitely make out 1793.

edge should read , One Hundred for a Dollar

 

[Ahab8]

Hey that is a fantastic find! And thank you for not get defensive when people try to help you get a positive id. Lots of people are super sensitive and feel like they're being attacked when someone simply points something out that's fact. You just made an incredible find in pretty darned good shape. Go out and find that chain cent that's hiding there

 

[FreeBirdTim]

The patina on that coin is amazing! Don't clean it too much!

 

[Patriot Relics]

CMD is spot on, the full inscription reads "One Hundred for a Dollar". FreeBirdTim, I'm just planning on a long olive oil soak and then lightly toothpicking away the heavy corrosion.

 

[Argentium]

As Scrappy and Ahab8 have stated -this is still a "monster" find ! A real honey in that condition , lot's of detail !!!

 

[terpfan]

Beautiful coin, congratulations!

 

[Vino]

I believe what you have is a 94 with the 94 head...here is a pick of my i found last year..
Now that is a awsome find by the way...
Here is a pick of the 94 with the 93 head..

 

[Vino]

94 with the 93 head..It should have a leaf after dollar on the side of coin..
Hope this helps..
George

 

[Ahab8]

94 with the 93 head..It should have a leaf after dollar on the side of coin..
Hope this helps..
George

Quit showing off dude! Yeah we get it George. You've found lots of killer coins lol

 

[Vino]

Quit showing off dude! Yeah we get it George. You've found lots of killer coins lol

Thats why i wasn't going to post them...
But its for him not you...

 

[Ahab8]

Thats why i wasn't going to post them...
But its for him not you...

Ok bud sure! Just like I didn't used to jam my 2 Reales in some poor guys post every chance I got lol. You're no better than me bud. Just another glory hound looking to get your 8 seconds of fame like me. I'll see you in AA tomorrow. Attention Anonymous