1794 Large Cent found in Pa

[wyatt earp]

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.

Wyatt Earp

 

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[prolab69]

Absolutely stunning!

 

[kevin11]

wow that coin is awesome

 

[treasuredog]

Very nice! Wow,what a coin,way to go

 

[Michiganne]

Gorgeous!!

HH

 

[Sniffy]

Good lookin gal there..

 

[VERMONTPACKRAT]

Very nice!! Wish I could find one


VPR

 

[wyatt earp]

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

 

[ringfinder]

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

Fantastic find, Congratulations!!!!

HH, Ringfinder

 

[Detectingfreak]

Very nice large cent!

 

[BuckleBoy]

nice cemetery find.

 

[Bob S]

Nice Find WTG

 

[wyatt earp]

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

Wyatt Earp

 

[Colonial Copper Zeus]

I found 2 with that date. Yours is in better shape. Great find.
Chris

 

[Goes4ever]

super nice coin!!!!!

 

[wyatt earp]

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

 

[TooManyHobbies]

OMG, Fabulous Coin. Congrats.

 

[allen]

congrats on that beautiful coin !!!

 

[ldablo]

that is almost too marvelous for words.

congrats.

LD

 

[wyatt earp]

George Washington was our president when this coin was minted.

Wyatt Earp