1798 U.S. Large Cent in Kentucky and other relics!

[bluegrass digger]

I spent this morning at an old house site that I've been detecting recently. I have already recovered four large cents, capped bust half dime, and counterfeit 8 real in past trips. I wanted to have one more good find before the year was over and I received an early Christmas present. I dug a barrel spout, part of a powder flask, a few buttons, etc. before I got a great sound on the AT pro. It was steady in the upper 70s and I knew it had the potential to be a copper. I cut the plug, pinpointed the target, saw the rim and flipped it over to reveal the coin. When I saw the "one cent" I knew I had another large cent. Turning the coin over I could see curls from the bust facing right. Wow! I was ecstatic, to see the 17, and then the 98. I think the coin has decent detail, especially compared to the other large cents I recovered from the site. I knew anything I found the rest of the hunt would be a bonus. I used a toothpick to clean the dirt off. There are a few spots, one in particular near the date that won't come off. I think I'll leave it as is. Thanks to all who read and I wish a Merry Christmas to you and your family!

 

[Gaspipe]

Great day in the morning! nice finds

 

[wv hilljack]

Great collection of finds!

 

[BigWaveDave]

That's an oldie, especially for KY..... WOW! Congratulations!!!

 

[Brian W]

Nice condition on that one...Congrats

 

[Old Dude]

I really wish I could get an oldie with that much detail yet. Nice finds.

 

[Mudslide]

Terrific large cent. Love it.

 

[Loco-Digger]

Congrats on pulling a draped Bust LC. I'm hoping to dig one of those to break into the 1700's club.

 

[hunting deer]

Awesome! Congrats!

 

[patiodadio]

Congrats on a super find !!!

 

[Zodiacdiverdave]

Fantastic detail on that coin, congrats. I also like the powder flask, I have found the tops to them but never the flask itself. Awesome.
ZDD

 

[nsdq]

Sweet coin

 

[TheGreatNorth]

Great finds! Love the large cent. Good looking pile you have there! Hope you and all Tnet members have a Merry Christmas.

 

[pepperj]

Great looking copper and powder flask, I just dug my first also one about a week ago. Congrats on the recoveries and they're both a great bonus before the end of the season.

 

[trapperart]

Nice liberty cap great finds congrats

 

[against the wind]

Excellent find,, that's a pretty clear date.
Merry Christmas to you and yours

 

[Trezurehunter]

Very nice Large Cent.

 

[JeffInMass]

Awesome LC and in really great shape too- Congrats!!

-- Jeff --

 

[jewelerguy]

beautiful. congrats!

 

[gwdigger]

Wow, those are some great finds. I really like the barrel tap. I found one that nice and accidentally left it in an old car I sold.