Didn't know what I had/ first large cent

[Nathan W]

Didn't bother to look at this yesterday it was so compacted with dirt. Thought it was some copper or other metal that was cut by the old homeowner. Man I'm glad I didn't toss it.

 

[SD51]

Congrats that was a lot of money to lose back then.

 

[E-Trac-Ohio]

A big congrats on your first Large Cent !
The US stopped minting Large Cents in 1857 but Canada still minted them up until 1920.

 

[mjb Mike]

very nice

 

[ToddsPoint]

Get a toothpick or locust thorn and see if you can clean it up. Aren’t you down south in FL or GA? If so, it’s a long way from home.

 

[invent4hir]

Nathan W, way to go! Its a great to dig that first one - and hope you dig many more. Good to know that Canada minted them until 1920.

 

[Nathan W]

Get a toothpick or locust thorn and see if you can clean it up. Aren’t you down south in FL or GA? If so, it’s a long way from home. View attachment 2190744

North Carolina

 

[Hunk-a-lead]

Didn't bother to look at this yesterday it was so compacted with dirt. Thought it was some copper or other metal that was cut by the old homeowner. Man I'm glad I didn't toss it.

Wow, big time gratz, still looking for my first. Well done!!

 

[Glen's Loyalists]

Nice find, good for you.

 

[Nathan W]

Thanks everyone

 

[Nathan W]

North Carolina

I've been lightly picking it with my Andre pencils. Not to much detail on front but can make out the shape of the man in certain light

 

[cajundetector]

Didn't bother to look at this yesterday it was so compacted with dirt. Thought it was some copper or other metal that was cut by the old homeowner. Man I'm glad I didn't toss it.

Very cool!! Congrats!!

 

[oldmxrat]

Very cool find Nathan, congrats!