First 179? Large cent from Illinois that I've found

[Oldrvrrat57]

The farmers have started harvesting the soy beans in my area and I couldn't wait to get back to swinging my D2 ! Found a few buttons and relics but not much until I hit a 97 to 99 high tone and I knew it would be a large cent but never thought it would be from the 1700s here in Illinois. About the only thing that I could make out is most of the date.

 

[billb]

Congratulations on your success

 

[The Rebel]

That's awesome! 1797??

 

[ToddsPoint]

You’re in a great spot at the junction of the IL and Miss Rivers. The rivers were the roads not only for Indians but the earliest settlers too.

 

[E-Trac-Ohio]

Congrats on the great finds and the 1700's Large Cent !
Looks like a 1797 from here.

 

[GaRebel1861]

I agree with E-Trac-Ohio. 1797 is what I'm seeing as well. Super cool find.

 

[dave_e]

Beautiful draped bust. A great bucket lister!

 

[Hunk-a-lead]

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The farmers have started harvesting the soy beans in my area and I couldn't wait to get back to swinging my D2 ! Found a few buttons and relics but not much until I hit a 97 to 99 high tone and I knew it would be a large cent but never thought it would be from the 1700s here in Illinois. About the only thing that I could make out is most of the date. View attachment 2169808

big time gratz on the largie, still looking for my first! wtg

 

[cudamark]

I'm seeing 1798. Either way, nice find!

 

[pepperj]

I'm seeing 1798. Either way, nice find!

Don't see it as a 8.

 

[Gare]

ABSOLUTELY GREAT FIND

 

[cannonball]

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The farmers have started harvesting the soy beans in my area and I couldn't wait to get back to swinging my D2 ! Found a few buttons and relics but not much until I hit a 97 to 99 high tone and I knew it would be a large cent but never thought it would be from the 1700s here in Illinois. About the only thing that I could make out is most of the date. View attachment 2169808

Congratulations on your Draped Bust? Maybe a LITTLE conservation will bring out some detail.

 

[Silvermonkey]

That strikes me as a rare find out your way. Well done!

 

[Oldrvrrat57]

Congratulations on your Draped Bust? Maybe a LITTLE conservation will bring out some detail.

Fertilizer pretty well did away with details on this one! Just happy to see the 179? On it

 

[pepperj]

Congratulations on your Draped Bust? Maybe a LITTLE conservation will bring out some detail.

Ok, eye appointment needed.
I saw conversation 3x.
I was thinking "How is that going revealed a date?"🤣

 

[Trezurehunter]

Congrats on that nice old LC from Illinois. My oldest coin from Illinois is an 1804 Half Cent. I haven't broken into the 1700's yet.

 

[Oldrvrrat57]

Congrats on that nice old LC from Illinois. My oldest coin from Illinois is an 1804 Half Cent. I haven't broken into the 1700's yet.

Cleaned her up some with a Andeas pen and can make out the date better 1798

 

[Oldrvrrat57]

Congratulations on your Draped Bust? Maybe a LITTLE conservation will bring out some detail.

 

[oldmxrat]

Very cool, congrats!

 

[CaNiDigHere?]

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The farmers have started harvesting the soy beans in my area and I couldn't wait to get back to swinging my D2 ! Found a few buttons and relics but not much until I hit a 97 to 99 high tone and I knew it would be a large cent but never thought it would be from the 1700s here in Illinois. About the only thing that I could make out is most of the date. View attachment 2169808

looks like a fugio cent! amazing find !