1794 US Large Cent!

[ekeisler]

Got out to the “hunted out” colonial site where I dug the 8 reale and the KGIII Half Penny years ago and got a few flat buttons and a thimble. Then, as the sun set and the dark was creeping in, I walked back to the car. On the way back right by the road I got a repeating 84 on my AT Pro and had my fingers crossed for another silver coin instead of a stupid modern penny. Popped the plug and had a little trouble finding it because it was such a big signal. Found the coin and wiped off the face and back but couldn’t make anything out on it. I knew it was old and it was a thick coin. Figured it was a large cent since it was so thick. Got home and started cleaning it when I saw the “1794” and knew I had something good. So here it is! 2019 has started off with a bang!



Any tips on getting the green crud off without damaging this coin? Thanks!

 

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Got out to the “hunted out” colonial site where I dug the 8 reale and the KGIII Half Penny years ago and got a few flat buttons and a thimble. Then, as the sun set and the dark was creeping in, I walked back to the car. On the way back right by the road I got a repeating 84 on my AT Pro and had my fingers crossed for another silver coin instead of a stupid modern penny. Popped the plug and had a little trouble finding it because it was such a big signal. Found the coin and wiped off the face and back but couldn’t make anything out on it. I knew it was old and it was a thick coin. Figured it was a large cent since it was so thick. Got home and started cleaning it when I saw the “1794” and knew I had something good. So here it is! 2019 has started off with a bang!

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Any tips on getting the green crud off without damaging this coin? Thanks!

DON"T wet it!! Don'T use oil!! let it dry and get Anddre's Penciis. I cannot believe how good they work. Go slow and it just might come out very well.

 

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[cudamark]

I would recommend you examine the reverse REAL good with a loupe or microscope. If it has remnants of stars in the denticles, you really hit the jackpot.

 

[Rubka888]

Nice coin!!! Stunner! I would try some Andres pencils on it LIGHTLY. That should get the crud off if tooth picks don't work. Congrats!

 

[Goldiver]

Congratulations! Amazing detail on that one, she must have been pretty new when lost!

Steve

 

[Kona Koma]

Beautiful find. I would leave it alone.

 

[Switchblade]

Sweet copper!!