🔎 UNIDENTIFIED Date of large cent?

[Merf]

Trying to determine the date of one I found recently. Any one know of a way to enhance the date. TIA.

 

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[villagenut]

As high of a relief the large cent has, I am surprised the date is so wiped....

 

[The Rebel]

Looks like 1842

 

[CaptEsteban]

Put a drop of olive oil on the date,,, then take a pix & post. I am thinking 1842 as well.

 

[Merf]

Put a drop of olive oil on the date,,, then take a pix & post. I am thinking 1842 as well.

Will do

 

[Jack873]

I think I'm seeing more of a rounded top on that third number. I'm guessing either 1832 or 1882

 

[BennyV]

I definitely see a 2 on the end.

 

[Engineer in MD]

I'm seeing 1882, maybe. Try the oil like CaptEsteban said. Wet it, let it soak for a few minutes and then lightly pat dry with a paper towel. Try shining a flashlight at different "low" angles to exaggerate any height that does still exist. By low angles I mean almost level with the coin or just above the plane.

 

[USCGD]

1882 would be an indian head cent. This is a braided hair, which was 1839-1857. It looks to me like an 1842. Good find!

 

[Jack873]

1882 would be an indian head cent. This is a braided hair, which was 1839-1857. It looks to me like an 1842. Good find!

Oops! My mistake. You would be correct, sir.

 

[Almy]

My impression is 1852.