Finally on the board. Need Help with ID

[neodetectorist]

I was out today swinging and got this quarter signal and would never imagine finding this in NE Ohio.
I think it is a 1861 Queen Victoria Young Bun Head One Penny.
There are so many varieties of these 1861 Pennies.
Is this the proper name?
Can anyone ID this and point me in the right direction?


How can I clean this without losing details?

Thanks

 

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[neodetectorist]

Cleaning up I see the D at the end of BRITT:REG:F: And on the other side, the Y in PENNY.

 

[Hawks88]

Hey Mark I can’t help you with the ID but that’s an awesome find. Congrats

 

[tomhighland]

Awesome find! I would not recommend cleaning it other than letting it dry well and possibly using a toothpick to remove dirt only. Many recommended methods will cause more damage and lead to disappointment. You really don't want to lose any patina it may have.

 

[vpnavy]

NEODetectorist - If no one can identify your find - you might consider posting your pictures on OUR DISCOVERIES > WHAT IS IT? for additional exposure.

 

[CRUSADER]

Without a size reference, it might be a Vicky Halfpenny, otherwise your right.

 

[neodetectorist]

In my excitement, I forgot to give a size reference. Sorry
This coin is about 31mm.
Assuming Half Cents are 25mm, this must be a one cent.
Is this what you all across the pond call Vickies?

Without a size reference, it might be a Vicky Halfpenny, otherwise your right.

 

[Trezurehunter]

Great find. Expect the unexpected in this hobby. You have the potential to find anything, anywhere !

 

[Digger RJ]

Nice!!! Congrats!!!

 

[pa-dirt_nc-sand]

Looks like a Vicky to me. Found one in W PA last year. Congrats on the copper! They are late 1800’s so not sure if they circulated here as currency or as a foreign coin drop.

 

[Whyme]

Wow very cool! You never know what it is until you dig it! Congrats!

 

[lazabert]

really nice find ... care for it ..

 

[A2coins]

Those are fun to find I have a few old coins I cant even make out what they are some day Ill try harder but that is cool I hope its something great

 

[CRUSADER]

In my excitement, I forgot to give a size reference. Sorry
This coin is about 31mm.
Assuming Half Cents are 25mm, this must be a one cent.
Is this what you all across the pond call Vickies?

Yeap, it's a 1 Penny. Vicky is short for Queen Victoria.