1798 Draped Bust Large Cent

[testing123]

Got out today to the same field that produced the 1740 King George II Farthing a few days ago. It didn't produce too many "keepers" but picked up a couple of older buttons. Then finally got a 12-44 reading on the e-Trac, which usually means a pre-82 copper Lincoln cent. Thinking I might potentially have a wheat cent, I dug a couple of inches, but out pops a large disc! Couldn't identify in the field, so upon getting home gave it a quick rinse and noticed it was a Draped Bust - my first draped bust large cent! It's very slick (reverse has no detail), but the date is barely visible - 1798.

So, my first 1700s coin ever popped out four days ago, and the second pops out today! Not bad at all. This older stuff is addicting! Happy Hunting all!

The first set of pics is just water. Thought detail would show better when wet. Guess that's a "no," haha.

 

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[romeo-1]

Looks good but can i suggest you take a picture of the coin when dried? Difficult to see when wet. Congrats!

 

[testing123]

Looks good but can i suggest you take a picture of the coin when dried? Difficult to see when wet. Congrats!

Thanks! Got some "dry" pics up - the obverse images came out okay, but the reverse is shot though.

 

[umrgolf]

I guess the first pic is just water right? or was it oil and the 2nd pic is before the oil? Either way, the coin looks much better in the 2nd set of pics nice find! bet there's a spanish silver hiding in that field

 

[Colonial Copper Zeus]

She aint pretty but yet she is.
Chris

 

[steelheadwill]

She's a Pretty Lady ! Love it when the date is visible on these DBs !
My percentage is 1 out of 4, an 1801.
Great find, Hope to see more soon!

 

[VERMONTPACKRAT]

She is rough but I would have done the happy dance! No matter what, it is still a Draped Bust copper


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