Finally broke LC drought !

[Diggin Dude]

Been a long time since I've posted, sorry, I've just been finding a piece of silver here a piece of silver there....... This weekend broke a Large Cent drought by finding a 1798 Draped Bust !! I've found several KGII's but no LC since October 8, 2014. Funny thing is the last LC I found was same type.

At the same site I found a horse shoe, ox shoe, Bridlebit, bridal disc, two flat buttons, and a round ball.

I wonder if that large cent can be cleaned better? All I did was soak in distilled water and olive oil and that's the best I can get it, It may just be very corroded copper. Please give me your thoughts.

I've also included an interesting coin I found 3 weeks ago, interesting because it was found on a farm in NY. It is a Swedish half Skilling 1802 or 1803.

I'm also throwing in one picture of some silver I've been finding. Enjoy the photos and happy hunting.

 

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[trapperart]

Congrats on some nice finds. I wouldn't do anything else to your LC looks like the detail is in the patina. You could lose it all

 

[digging440yrs]

At first look , it looks more like a flowing hair-1793---- could you post more/ better pictures of obverse ------tom

 

[Diggin Dude]

I post a better photo later when I get home. Flowing hair type, that would be exciting !

 

[Carolina Tom]

Congrats on the nice finds.. glad to see you back in action, and giving the Deus a work out.

 

[against the wind]

Hey Andy.
Nice to see your post.
Congrats on the Large Cent.
Going to Ocean City this weekend
Maybe we'll get together soon.

 

[Loco-Digger]

Congrats on digging a sweet LC. That one remains on my bucket list. Maybe someday I can break into the 1700's club?

 

[Calabash Digger]

nice finds! droughts come and go glad to see yours has ended.

 

[Scrappy]

That's a great LC to make a comeback with DD. Any 1700's Large Cent is a superb find. Congrats and keep them coming!

 

[Tommy G]

The dry spells can be tough, and finding an old coin can really get you back in the game. Congrats on some nice finds!

 

[trapperart]

At first look , it looks more like a flowing hair-1793---- could you post more/ better pictures of obverse ------tom

Looks like draped bust to me

 

[digging440yrs]

I think your right, but would be worth a shot

 

[Tuberale]

I downloaded the larger photos, and don't think that's an 1798...

 

[digging440yrs]

cant see new pics

 

[Garrett424]

That's a great old LC. I wouldn't do anything to it. You could soak it in the oil for a few months and you might get a bit more detail but it looks pretty good the way it is.

I usually give mine a thin coat of Vaseline after cleaning just to put a seal on it before putting it away or on display.

 

[BARKER]

Hi; DO NOT USE OIL on it. The oil will not clean the coin. Use the water, let it soak for a few days then use a wooden toothpick and GENTLY "push" the dirt off. This may seem tedious but the end results will amaze you ok. If that is a Flowing Hair Large Cent then it is BANNER all day long ok. Good Luck. PEACE:RONB

 

[scruggs]

It's an old one for sure...Congratulations!

 

[MrBlueSkyNM]

Excellent finds! Crusty is cool! Thanks for posting!

 

[Diggin Dude]

Here are some more photos, different angles. Definitely looks like a Draped Bust 1798. Not flowing hair but still a cool find.

 

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