1839 Large Cent

[shvlnflds]

I was in a yard/old field today and found a 1839 Large cent. This place used to be a mother of pearl button factory. I know there is 15 different types of this year,but don't know which one it is. I cleaned it with peroxide, it is in decent shape.Sorry I don't know how to take pictures of this coin,or I would show it to you all.

 

[VERMONTPACKRAT]

Any Large Cent is a great find ! Get out there and bring us more and WELCOME to TNET !



VPR

 

[jdsarasin8194]

very nice, can you post a pic? I love LC's

 

[shvlnflds]

This camera doesn't make this coin look as good as it is. We resized the pictures.

 

[jdsarasin8194]

It's alright, not bad pics, can see the coin detail congratz

 

[shvlnflds]

The coin is a dark brown in color, but with the flash it looks totally different.

 

[jdsarasin8194]

she still a nice one

 

[VERMONTPACKRAT]

The coin is a nice one ! The reverse looks to be in really nice shape.

VPR

 

[Knightwalker]

Very nice large cent. Keep a looking, might be more.
HH in 2010
KW

 

[rhedden]

Looks to be one of several 1839 die varieties collectively referred to as the "Booby Head." These are only found on 1839 cents, which also feature varieties called the "Silly Head," the Head of 1838, and the rare 1839/6. On your coin, the tip of the bust protrudes from behind her hair on the lower right- and that is a good way to distinguish the Booby Head varieties from the Silly Heads, when in doubt. It's in nice shape for a dug large cent!