1797 Draped Bust Large Cent

[testing123]

Got back to the same field that produced the 1740 Farthing and 1798 LC. It's slow going, but after about an hour got a 12-46 reading on the e-trac, which is usually a quarter reading (and large cents, but I never assume a large cent). Couldn't i.d. then and there, but after a quick rinse at home... 1797! Used some hydrogen peroxide and it did a ok job. May soak more later. It's not pretty, but still a nice keeper.

Also picked up a 1927 Buffalo nickel, broken 1800s button, and a possible musketball.

HH all!

 

[bookfisher]

Nice large cent! You've got to keep hitting that field. Even if you go blank on one hunt, go back and hit it again. There's always more.

 

[steelheadwill]

That's a sweet Copper!

 

[teleman 2525]

nice large cent

 

[Argentium]

That sure looks good to me ! everything is still legible . Argentium.

 

[relic lover]

Looks like lots of detail I would say another dip would help. Nice find.

 

[billydabeeg]

SWEET OLD COIN. WTG

 

[West Jersey Detecting]

Sweet find!

 

[FortBedfordbob]

Nice One, Looks like She is going to clean up pretty good !

HH
BB

 

[Colonial Copper Zeus]

Nice one. Now all you need is one with the date like the one I found last week. 1796. Congrats.
Chris