Draped Bust Large Cent Comes To Life

[JBnNC]

I found an old US Large Cent this week with almost no detail to be seen. I could only see a nose on the front, indicating a Draped Bust, and a tiny bit of wreath on the back...I was very disappointed since I've never found one of these in good shape and I came close to just storing it away.... then I came across a June 19, 2006 post from T-netter Don in SJ on "Cleaning Large Cents" with 3% Hydrogen Peroxide. I was amazed at the detail brought back to life by the process and now there is quite a bit of detail on the front and even more on the reverse. I still can't get the exact date, I think it's either a 1797 or an 1807 since those would be the only two dates with what I think is a 7 at the end.
Sorry I didn't take a before photo...I wasn't very optimistic.--JB

 

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[against the wind]

Very nice save
Congrats

 

[crabstang44]

that looks like a good candidate for electrolosis, would probably get a date and alot more detail

 

[trapperart]

Congrats on the old copper

 

[JeffInMass]

Nice work cleaning that beauty!

-- Jeff --

 

[Mzjavert]

Doing the happy dance for you.

 

[Silvermonkey]

Whatever you did to that coin...it worked! Looks great. Congrats!

 

[Professor of Engineering]

Love the old coppers...congratulations!

 

[maine_Jim]

Nice find - the hydrogen peroxide bath seem to have caused no harm. Do you have a photo from before the bath?

Maine_Jim

 

[Kurios1]

Lovely yet crusty old copper penny. I love them big old coppers and they are difficult to find in my area. I hope you can get a date. Congrats.

 

[vpnavy]

..: NICE FIND JB :..
Thanks for sharing!​

 

[JBnNC]

Nice find - the hydrogen peroxide bath seem to have caused no harm. Do you have a photo from before the bath?

Maine_Jim

No I didn't take a before photo, I thought for sure that the coin wouldn't come out any better.....and most likely worse.