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1794 Large Cent found in Pa

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I haven't posted here in a long time, but I had to come by and show you all this one. It's the best large cent I've ever dug, and she was scarcely 2 inches deep. It was unearthed in an old cemetery that had its last interment prior to the civil war, and yes, I did have permission to hunt.

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Absolutely stunning! :thumbsup:
 
Very nice! Wow,what a coin,way to go :thumbsup:
 
Gorgeous!! :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

HH
 
Good lookin gal there..
 
The funny thing is that it was so shallow. That's probably why it's in the condition it is. The ground was well drained, and it never stayed wet for extended periods. It's my 5th large cent to date, my oldest, and i the best condition.

Our little town was just 13 years old when this was minted.

Wyatt Earp
 
MMMMMMMMMMMMMMM I'm coming over to Pa. I want one of those, LOL.

Fantastic find, Congratulations!!!!

HH, Ringfinder
 
nice cemetery find.
 
If this weren't "dug"....it'd be worth 4-6 thousand bucks. Easily the best coin I have dug...ever.

Wyatt Earp
 
super nice coin!!!!!
 
Thanks.....

I found out this morning, by talking to the town's historian, that until about 20 years ago, this little cemetery had become completely wooded, at which time the borough cleared it. The property is now maintained by the borough. That pretty much explains how it could have escaped the previous metal detecting crazes....and probably why it was so shallow.

Wyatt Earp
 
OMG, Fabulous Coin. Congrats.
 
that is almost too marvelous for words.

congrats.

LD
 
George Washington was our president when this coin was minted. :icon_study:

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