1794 LIBERTY CAP LARGE CENT with brand new AT PRO

[mtdewman]

I received my new AT Pro on Weds and found this on Thursday at a farmhouse. Less than 3 hours on the new machine. I LOVE IT!!! My Bounty Hunter is now in the corner crying. LOL....After Examining thru a magnifying glass i am pretty sure it is a 1794 with the exact face of the 1795. To me it doesn't really matter. It's a LIberty cap cent!!!

thanks for looking.

 

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[villagenut]

Wow, now that's awesomeness. Two this week has been good viewing for these eyes.

 

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[Loco-Digger]

Very nice find. Love them old large coppers

 

[mtdewman]

Big congrats. .
It seems things are always found in 2s..
I just found the same coin on Tuesday. .
They are hard to come by..
George

i couldn't believe it when it popped out of the ground. congrats on yours

 

[mtdewman]

Big congrats. .
It seems things are always found in 2s..
I just found the same coin on Tuesday. .
They are hard to come by..
George

where in Pa are you?

 

[Vino]

where in Pa are you?

Montgomery County.
45 minutes north of Philadelphia

 

[johnnyblaze]

Congrats that is one coin high on my list..

~Blaze~

 

[Mach1Pilot]

Awesome find! Nice way to break in your new detector!

 

[gtfm2345]

Get out olive oil soak that baby should clean nice!!!!!!! Be patient go slow!!!!

 

[mtdewman]

I know i am going to start a great debate but any other methods to clean this coin other than olive oil, baking soda or soap and water? I took it to a dealer and he said there is great detail that if i get it clean it would bring out more of it. Part of me wants to just let it as it is. Part of me wants to clean it. I do not want to ruin it.

thanks

 

[CMDiamonddawg]

Congrats !
Welcome to the " No Banner for a 1794 LC Club "

 

[huntsman53]

I know i am going to start a great debate but any other methods to clean this coin other than olive oil, baking soda or soap and water? I took it to a dealer and he said there is great detail that if i get it clean it would bring out more of it. Part of me wants to just let it as it is. Part of me wants to clean it. I do not want to ruin it.

thanks

I would recommend forgoing the baking soda as it is abrasive, the soap and water as some soaps can change the toning or color of Copper coins and while others recommend using Hydrogen Peroxide, I have found that it can and will damage some Copper coins and sometimes strips then down to the raw pinkish Copper. First off, I would recommend rinsing the coin with water or bath it in water for awhile to remove or dilute any contaminants that may have been in the ground where the coin was dug. Pat the coin dry with a soft towel, then transfer it into an Acetone bath for 5 to 10 minutes making sure to rotate it occasionally. This will arrest the verdigris (the green stuff seen on the coin) that is eating away at the metal in the coin and causing further damage. Once done with the Acetone bath, rinse the coin with water and again pat dry with a soft towel. Next, transfer the coin into a long soaking bath of either (**) Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Mineral Oil or Kroll Oil. Rotate the coin every day or so to ensure that both sides are equally treated. After a week, see if some of the compacted dirt, grime and/or encrustations can be removed with a green Rose Thorn or even a light rub of a soft fingertip. Warning: Do not rub the coin vigorously as this can cause the loosened dirt, grime and/or encrustations to scratch the coin's surfaces. The coin may have to soak in the Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Mineral Oil or Kroll Oil for several weeks or even several months to obtain the desired results. Once you feel that no more dirt, grime and/or encrustations can be removed, rinse the coin very well with water, pat dry between the folds of a soft towel, let air dry for 30 minutes to an hour, then place the coin in a protective 2x2 coin holder. (**) Note: Some folks prefer using Mineral Oil or even Kroll Oil over Extra Virgin Olive Oil. This is due to the fact that Extra Virgin Olive Oil can and will turn some Copper coins darker the longer it remains soaking in it. Myself, I normally use Extra Virgin Olive Oil, especially on heavily encrusted coins due to the slight acidity in the Oil which tends to eat away and loosen encrustations more readily than the other two Oils. Of course, an individual could try one of the Oils and if it doesn't appear to be working or working well, one could always switch to another Oil. Just make sure that before transferring the coin from one Oil to another Oil, rinse the coin with water and pat dry first to prevent cross contamination of the Oils which possibly could reduce their effect.

I also want to congratulate you on a nice 1794 Liberty Cap Large Cent find!


Frank

 

[mtdewman]

I would recommend forgoing the baking soda as it is abrasive, the soap and water as some soaps can change the toning or color of Copper coins and while others recommend using Hydrogen Peroxide, I have found that it can and will damage some Copper coins and sometimes strips then down to the raw pinkish Copper. First off, I would recommend rinsing the coin with water or bath it in water for awhile to remove or dilute any contaminants that may have been in the ground where the coin was dug. Pat the coin dry with a soft towel, then transfer it into an Acetone bath for 5 to 10 minutes making sure to rotate it occasionally. This will arrest the verdigris (the green stuff seen on the coin) that is eating away at the metal in the coin and causing further damage. Once done with the Acetone bath, rinse the coin with water and again pat dry with a soft towel. Next, transfer the coin into a long soaking bath of either (**) Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Mineral Oil or Kroll Oil. Rotate the coin every day or so to ensure that both sides are equally treated. After a week, see if some of the compacted dirt, grime and/or encrustations can be removed with a green Rose Thorn or even a light rub of a soft fingertip. Warning: Do not rub the coin vigorously as this can cause the loosened dirt, grime and/or encrustations to scratch the coin's surfaces. The coin may have to soak in the Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Mineral Oil or Kroll Oil for several weeks or even several months to obtain the desired results. Once you feel that no more dirt, grime and/or encrustations can be removed, rinse the coin very well with water, pat dry between the folds of a soft towel, let air dry for 30 minutes to an hour, then place the coin in a protective 2x2 coin holder. (**) Note: Some folks prefer using Mineral Oil or even Kroll Oil over Extra Virgin Olive Oil. This is due to the fact that Extra Virgin Olive Oil can and will turn some Copper coins darker the longer it remains soaking in it. Myself, I normally use Extra Virgin Olive Oil, especially on heavily encrusted coins due to the slight acidity in the Oil which tends to eat away and loosen encrustations more readily than the other two Oils. Of course, an individual could try one of the Oils and if it doesn't appear to be working or working well, one could always switch to another Oil. Just make sure that before transferring the coin from one Oil to another Oil, rinse the coin with water and pat dry first to prevent cross contamination of the Oils which possibly could reduce their effect.

I also want to congratulate you on a nice 1794 Liberty Cap Large Cent find!


Frank

i have tried acetone. (fingernail polish remover) i let it soak for 3 hours and used a qtip and nothing came off. should i use a different product that has acetone in it? thank you for your help.

 

[Vino]

i have tried acetone. (fingernail polish remover) i let it soak for 3 hours and used a qtip and nothing came off. should i use a different product that has acetone in it? thank you for your help.

Fingernail polish has more chemicals in it then acetone. .
Just put it oil, and every couple of days take it out and brush it with a toothbrush. Then change the oil.
Repeat for weeks.
It will SLOWLY get better..
George

 

[Bass]

Great coin. I would use the olive oil as well