1802 Half Cent

[oney]

She's a little toasty but my first half cent and a day saver! Found in a small field near an 1800s homestead. Rinsed with soapy water.

I'd love more info. Thanks for looking!

 

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[rick67]

Congratulations

 

[Carolina Tom]

That is a nice find. Congrats.

 

[Vino]

Congrats. .Dont know if you know?? They are very rare. ..If you look on my post from yesterday. I FOUND one also...Yesterday. .it seems there a pretty big deal..Only 20.000 made..check out my post and what people said...Great save..
George

 

[Ahab8]

Wow what are the chances of another one dug a day or two later. Great coin

 

[treblehunter]

That is cool, just like when all the GW buttons were popping up. Nice save

 

[oney]

Thanks, all! This is why I love the hobby. I sure wish mine came out of the ground as beautiful as yours! Regardless, a huge find for me in my own home township.

 

[doninbrewster]

Nice find, but it is an 1808. Never found a half cent. Congrats!

 

[beth71070]

Heck, I cant even find a flippin Indian head penny! -....sigh...But Congrats on that super awesome coin and Thank You for sharing!!!!!

 

[vpnavy]

Great find Oney! Thanks for sharing...

 

[park pirate]

Nice find..

 

[Msbeepbeep]

Congrats! It seems to be rare coin week!

 

[Don in SJ]

I agree with doninbrewster that your Half Cent is a 1808 and not a 1802. It is not a question of looking at the date always, which does look like an 8 but imagination can make a 2, but look at other features and the reverse side is all telling that it is not the reverse of an 1802 but matches the 1808 reverse, especially look at the fraction numbers spacing and size.

Congratulations on getting your first Half Cent and may some more be in your future.

Don