1806 Half cent

[mindcrime1988]

I was trying out my new Nokta Triple Score for the first time today and found this oldie. It's in pretty rough shape but it's been sitting down in the river for over 200 years. At least the bust and date are somewhat legible. Nothing can really be made out on the reverse side but after doing some research, I know it's a half cent from measuring the diameter.

 

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[Mud Hut]

That's a keeper in my book. I love the patina. Nice recovery!

 

[Roofdoctor]

I was trying out my new Nokta Triple Score for the first time today and found this oldie. It's in pretty rough shape but it's been sitting down in the river for over 200 years. At least the bust and date are somewhat legible. Nothing can really be made out on the reverse side but after doing some research, I know it's a half cent from measuring the diameter.

Can you show the back side?

 

[Bart@Big Boys Hobbies]

Look slike the Nokta Triple score did well! Congrats!

 

[ToddsPoint]

Old is right! The US mint had only been in operation 13 yrs when that was made. It’s likely some of the original mint employees made it. 356,000 made that yr.

 

[mindcrime1988]

Can you show the back side?

Here is the reverse side. I'm not able to make out any features.

 

[scruggs]

Congratulations on a very nice find!