1805 Draped Bust Half Cent

[garthbfan169]

I found a 1805 Draped Bust Half Cent, a 1800's button and a 1963 Rosie. The Half Cent and button were found at a farm house circa 1790's. The Rosie was found at a local high school here in Chester County!! The 1805 is my oldest coin by far and was found 4 inches down. Thanks for looking!!

 

[Tuberale]

More pics of the 1805 half, please?

Love to look at those OLD coppers.

 

[garthbfan169]

Here you go tub!! Tks for looking and commenting!! Tried to do some enhancing with my picture program.

 

[Tuberale]

Nice. Can't believe more people haven't commented on this: way beyond anything I'm likely to find in my area. Astoria is currently celebrating it's 200th anniversary, so we hardly ever see something this old except on TNet.

If you choose to clean it, may I suggest soaking it in olive oil for 2-5 days? Should remove at least some of the dirt particles.

Another possibility (up to you) is to microwave 1" of hydrogen peroxide in a small dish for 30-40 seconds, then drop coin in for a quick cleansing bath for 1-2 minutes. Shouldn't remove any metal, but might remove soil/organics and make details easier to see.

Thanks for sharing with those of us unlikely to see one of these in hand (unless we purchase one).

 

[wstgo]

Great find!! Colonial coins rule the day!

 

[SC Keith]

Nice half cent Garthbfan! Those are very tough coins to find. I have only found one in twenty years of relic hunting.
Congrats!

 

[JW15]

Great find on the half cent! You don't see them too much so great job recovering it! If that 5 in the 1805 is a small one you've got a rare variety!

 

[johnnyblaze]

That old half cent is a rare find

Lets see the back..

Blaze

 

[High Plains Digger]

The olive oil cleans well, but I have found, on Lincoln cents anyway, that the hot peroxide can leave it a nasty brown color. Quite un-natural. For me, I would rather have this amazing coin the way Mother Nature gave it up. I know, it's not natural, either, but.......... What a coin! I can't even afford to BUY one that old.

 

[jcooking]

Nice score, congratulations!!

 

[garthbfan169]

Here is the back of the 1805 sorry I should of posted it along with the front. I am so afraid to clean it. While you can't see alot of detail you can see the date and I don't want to lose it. I can't make out anything on the back. I am taking it to a local coin shop to see if they can tell me which variety I have. The Blue book says there are 3 different size 5's small, medium and large. Hopefully they can tell me which one. Thanks so much for looking again!!

 

[treasurehound]

Awesome find. Way to go.

 

[Steve in PA]

Congrats on your oldest coin to date! Those half cents are cool little coins, I remember digging my first, an 1803. I was confused as to what I had for about 30 seconds, but when I realized what it was, I was overjoyed

 

[steelheadwill]

Super Find!
Half Cent is a yet for me.
Congrats on the nice Copper

 

[Tuberale]

Definately a good one. Thanks for showing the back, too. And thanks johnnyblaze for suggesting it.

 

[czoom]

Wow good going. Hope to someday find a coin this old.