2 cent coin in the park today

[filo]

Hit an old park today and found my first 2 cent coin. Also the oldest US coin I've found. Thanks for looking and happy hunting.

 

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[dwayne sueno]

nice semi-key date there, filo.
there were fewer 1871 2 centers minted than 1877 indian heads,
but that doesn't translate into money, unfortunately.
the next 2 center you'll dig will be a '64,
and then you'll be well on your way to having a complete dug 2 cent collection.
keep at it!

 

[jeff of pa]

Very Nice Condition Dig !

Congrats filo !

 

[Michiganne]

Excellent find! Congrats!!

HH

 

[filo]

nice semi-key date there, filo.
there were fewer 1871 2 centers minted than 1877 indian heads,
but that doesn't translate into money, unfortunately.
the next 2 center you'll dig will be a '64,
and then you'll be well on your way to having a complete dug 2 cent collection.
keep at it!

Wow! I didn't know so few were minted. I noticed it was slightly higher value than most in the series but I didn't know it was a lower mintage than the 1877. I can't believe that doesn't translate to value but I suppose it's somewhat of an oddity in US coinage.

Thanks for info and all the kind words everyone!

 

[teleman 2525]

super nice find

 

[DigginThePast]

Nice find. Usually the 2-centers found are 1864 and 1865.

Cool. Congrats.

 

[Mr Tuff]

nice oldie MR TUFF

 

[LowGradeCopper]

very nice coin - don't do anything harsh in an attempt to clean it - it looks great green

and fwiw - my opinion is the 1877 ihp is by far the most overhyped coin in American history

 

[Rick (Nova Scotia)]

Very nice shape indeed. The 2 center. That coin needs NO cleaning.

 

[markgPA]

very nice- congrats!
mark

 

[detectahead]

Great find! One elusive coin I have'nt bagged yet.

 

[Deepdiger60]

Great looking 2 center that patina is fantastic never clean that one Good find Dd60

 

[Skelly607]

Very nice 2 center!!!

 

[Shortstack]

I'm wondering why this isn't a candidate for the banner?

 

[kimsdad]

Awesome find!!!

I'd love to find one of those!

 

[kilmer]

Wow, wow, wow. I love those two centers. That thing is beautiful. Congrats. That park has some serious potential if that beauty was hiding there.

Don
HH

 

[Tennessee Treasure Hunter]

Awesome finds Congratulations
TTH

 

[{Sentinel}]

Nice One