1796 LIBERTY CAP

[Dust Eater]

Scouted out an area in the woods and was fortunate enough to find a site.
Dug this 1796 Liberty Cap around the southern end of the cellar hole, and it's got some really nice detail for a dug coin.
Also got a knee buckle frame and an unusual amount of large flat buttons. No GWs yet though.

 

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That’s a beauty! Congratulations!

 

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[Silvermonkey]

Wow...you don't screw around! That copper is in incredible condition. I'm just a little bit jealous....OK....maybe really, really jealous!!! Congrats on a very productive hunt.

 

[MrBlueSkyNM]

Awesome coin! I don't recall seeing anyone posting one of those is such good condition! Congrats!

 

[trapperart]

That's a beauty of a copper congrats on it and the other nice finds

 

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[Ahab8]

Damn man that’s a gorgeous copper. Great job.

 

[alisa]

Beautiful coin

 

[terpfan]

What a beautiful Liberty Cap, congrats! It looks like you've found a 1796 S-88, with a rarity of 4.
1796 1C S-88 Liberty Cap, BN (Regular Strike) - PCGS CoinFacts

In 2012 I found my only Liberty Cap LC, and coincidentally mine was the very same 1796 S-88. My coin was in rough condition, pretty typical of the average Liberty Cap posted here. As you can see, the date was not even visible. Still its a coin I treasure and its one of my favorite finds ever.

 

[Patriot Relics]

Hopefully a GW nearby, looks like some seriously good dirt. Gorgeous LC

 

[Dust Eater]

What a beautiful Liberty Cap, congrats! It looks like you've found a 1796 S-88, with a rarity of 4.
1796 1C S-88 Liberty Cap, BN (Regular Strike) - PCGS CoinFacts

Thank you for the info, I believe you're spot on with the S-88.

 

[sandchip]

Wow, she's a doll!

 

[wagbert]

Any 1796 U.S. Large Cent in this condition should be considered to be very scarce indeed. The Mint introduced our Flowing Hair Cents in 1796, and most of them are at least uncommon. The Capped Bust fades off to history, but what a remarkable example you have discovered. With the 1793 Chain, and the 1793 Wreath Cents recently unearthed, this coin complements those rarities perfectly. Simply a beautiful piece, Congratulations ! I hope this prize and the Wreath Cent both make the Banner !!

 

[A2coins]

Treasure right there. Thanks for posting it

 

[Sooper Dave]

What a beautiful early Large Cent! 1700's US coins are tough to come by, Congrats!

 

[park pirate]

wow sweet old coin congrats...

 

[Shakakka]

Dang! How'd you get it that clean? Awesome find!

 

[Scrappy]

What a beautiful Liberty Cap, congrats! It looks like you've found a 1796 S-88, with a rarity of 4.
1796 1C S-88 Liberty Cap, BN (Regular Strike) - PCGS CoinFacts

In 2012 I found my only Liberty Cap LC, and coincidentally mine was the very same 1796 S-88. My coin was in rough condition, pretty typical of the average Liberty Cap posted here. As you can see, the date was not even visible. Still its a coin I treasure and its one of my favorite finds ever.
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The condition is remarkable and Shes def a beauty. I have a 1796 lib cap but the condition is horrid.

 

[BLK HOLE]

She is a beauty!! Congrats

 

[treblehunter]

Sweet find, very pretty!

 

[Calabash Digger]

very nice!