1837 Coronet LC... In Michigan **UPDATE.. Lightning strikes 2x**

[elusion]

Wow...

This morning I played hookey from work to metal detect a new spot I dug up while doing some casual research. I wasn't too happy when I got there and noticed a tot lot was built around the area I wanted to detect, but I decided to go at it anyway. There right next to the slide I got a blaring signal from my explorer... I dug through the woodchips, through a cloth weed barrier, through pea gravel, another layer of cloth barrier then finally sand. I honestly thought I dug up a chuck-e-cheese token... I was shaking when I realized what it was and how old it is.

This is by far the oldest coin I have found and I can't believe the condition... I've found wheats in far worse shape. Anyone have a guess to its condition/what its worth? I've never even held a large cent before this one. Interestingly enough 1837 is the same year Michigan was declared a union state.

HH,
Brandon

Well, I went back today after work for about an hour and wandered over to a row of oak trees outside the tot lot (about 15 feet from the playscape). Underneath the biggest one I got another loud signal. I dug this guy out and thought omg again!... Then I noticed it wasnt as thick as the last one. I put it in my pocket, dirt and all and headed home to put it in the peroxide bath. This is what came out. I'm absolutely floored... It was only about 3" under... same sandy soil as before. I tried to take a picture of the soil so people can see it.

 

[elusion]

Re: 1837 Coronet LC... In Michigan

Thanks to everyone, I really appreciate all the responses. I can't believe I found something post worthy. I've been checking out peoples finds for years but I haven't had anything close to what some of you guys have posted. I can't wait to get back to the park I found this at. I only searched the tot lot because I started in the dry river bed and didn't get anything but iron signals. So this was the only coin I found yesterday.

If/when I find more copper coins there I'll post pics to see how they fared in the ground. There is a park I go to about 10 miles away from here that is not near the river and probably is fertilized and all the wheats there come out a really nasty rusty color. I definately feel blessed. I'm going to save this coin for my son. He's 1 now so I'm pretty sure it will be worth more when he grows up.

 

[TerryC]

Re: 1837 Coronet LC... In Michigan

I too found a LC .... years ago. It too was in perfect condition, except for the dark patina. I was detecting an old house and found it under a corner of the carpet. Obviously a child's cache.... long forgotten. Nice find! TTC

 

[elusion]

Also found all this misc stuff.. Is that a sardine can lid at the top?

 

[changin-tymes]

That is so sweet, I have found only or so large cents, and you can barely make 'em out as to what they are... - Ohio dirt. Whadda cool hobby - I hope you don't lose your job! (callin off sick - swinger..) bob/ct

 

[Iron Patch]

Good one. I'm guessing it's your oldest coin? The first old coin I ever found was a 1819 halfpenny token and it left me in disbelief. Two minutes later an 1812 large one penny and since that point I have been hooked!

 

[elusion]

Good one. I'm guessing it's your oldest coin? The first old coin I ever found was a 1819 halfpenny token and it left me in disbelief. Two minutes later an 1812 large one penny and since that point I have been hooked!

Yeah, I've seen your posts and the stuff you find is incredible! This is my oldest by 66 years. I just found an 1886 IH this summer. I can't believe I am pulling coins this old out of the ground here. I assumed I'd have to live in New England if I wanted to find these types. The thrill is wondering what else might be out there just under the surface.

 

[berkshiregold]

Very sweet! I'd hammer the heck out of that spot!! Good luck! bg

 

[Diggincoinz]

That's a beauty of a LC. I'd throw that up on the BANNER for sure

 

[relic lover]

Wow don't sell it you will never get one on that condition again! You just dug the nicest coronet I have ever seen and 2nd nicest one was my first LC I ever dug and it gave be the bug bigtime I could not stop looking at it for days. Congrats! Yours beats mine hands down.

 

[The Patriot]

amazing shape, hope I start turning some up that look like that... WTG

 

[postalgriff]

gotta be the most beautiful LC I've seen posted on here, way to represent MI!! congrats on an awesome find, I think it should be on the banner just because of the pristine shape its in. good luck going back, Griff

 

[Cal_Cobra]

Re: 1837 Coronet LC... In Michigan

That has to be the nicest dug LC I've ever seen, congrats

I have some sandy unfertilized spots in the bay area where I hunt that are very kind to old coins (have dug some buffalo nickels and early wheatbacks that look terrific). According to the 2010 Red Book that coin in VF20 condition is ~ $50, EF40 ~ $100, and AU50 ~ $225.

If it were mine, heck I'd spend the $20 to send it in and have it slabbed, it's a beauty and they may surprise you with their grading, it's really nice

hh,
Brian

No way... because instead of "wonderful green patina" it will read either "environmental damage" or "corroded" and neither are appealing for such a nice dug coin.

Yes it will most likely be noted as "environmental damage" or "corroded" but I suspect it will still grade high.

 

[Iron Patch]

Re: 1837 Coronet LC... In Michigan

That has to be the nicest dug LC I've ever seen, congrats

I have some sandy unfertilized spots in the bay area where I hunt that are very kind to old coins (have dug some buffalo nickels and early wheatbacks that look terrific). According to the 2010 Red Book that coin in VF20 condition is ~ $50, EF40 ~ $100, and AU50 ~ $225.

If it were mine, heck I'd spend the $20 to send it in and have it slabbed, it's a beauty and they may surprise you with their grading, it's really nice

hh,
Brian

No way... because instead of "wonderful green patina" it will read either "environmental damage" or "corroded" and neither are appealing for such a nice dug coin.

Yes it will most likely be noted as "environmental damage" or "corroded" but I suspect it will still grade high.

But don't we know that already? Why pay just to hear it from them... especially if the coin will never be for sale and probably valued under $100. You know I can't even think of a coin I could dig that I would send in, the only exception being something that was very rare and needed to be authenticated. But to each their own!

 

[grimroofer]

wow!!! i cant believe how those held up that is great i only found two over the years 1856 on belle isle and 1837 in marine city over by port Huron there nice but yours are perfect congratulations !!!! id hunt that till i had to chisel the frost lol happy hunting and good luck

 

[coinmaster2db]

WOW!!! That's a beautiful coin.