1796 Large Cent

[crossfire631]

Went back the other day to where I found the 1831 Capped Bust Half Dollar. In that same field was surprised when I dug a 1796 Large Cent! Was deep around 8” down. It’s worn almost smooth but can make out LIBERTY and the date 1796. (The date is easier it see than I could get a photo of it, sorry). Very happy to be able to at least get a date as this is now my oldest coin even though it’s in such worn condition. Also find very close to this something I’m not sure about. Possible a small musket ball?? Some type of marble? If anyone has thought on this please let me know. Proves that even when you think a site has been worked over there may still be something to find. Thanks for looking

 

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[Silvermonkey]

What a great find! If you can actually make out a date , its a bonus. Most of the time my old LC's are dateless. Congrats on your oldest coin. If this is your first 1700's coin.....extra, extra Congrats!

 

[jamest64]

Yea that's a great find. congrats...

 

[46Wheat]

Congratulations. I dug my first liberty cap a few weeks ago

 

[malenkai]

Do you know the metal of the ball? Given the color, it could be canister shot. Usually you find more than one, tho. Here is a pic --

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:MHS_canister_shot.jpg

I had a site where I found about 25 of them. It was so much fun.

 

[thursdaythunder]

Nice Capped Bust find brotha .. Congrats! I found my 3rd LC yesterday and it's another no date(Matron).

 

[Digger RJ]

Very Nice!!! Congrats!!!

 

[crossfire631]

Do you know the metal of the ball? Given the color, it could be canister shot. Usually you find more than one, tho. Here is a pic --

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:MHS_canister_shot.jpg

I had a site where I found about 25 of them. It was so much fun.

Im not sure except that it is non-metallic. I’m thinking maybe to clean it more to see. Maybe an old ball bearing but seems a little big for that. It’s a little beat up on one side but where I found it used to be a farm field so who knows.

 

[Professor of Engineering]

Love the old coppers, congrats!

 

[ToddsPoint]

I see you've got your new 1831 as your avatar. Nice one! Gary

 

[lenmac65]

I can see the 1796. Nice job and congrats on finding such an old piece of U.S. history.

 

[JeffInMass]

Great find! Still haven't made the 1700's LC club- Congrats!

 

[adalah]

Looks good