Found a 1809 Classic Head Half Cent today (Updated Photos)

[TheProf]

Went to the beach today after the storm that never was went through and found a penny after 30 minutes of hunting, some two buddies on the beach also and they only found a few clad in 2 hours, so I was ready to give up but still wanted to hunt today, so I went to my favorite spot and found a 1943 Quarter and 1945 Mercury dime in less than 30 minutes and left. I returned later in the day thinking if I found one more silver I would be happy. I got a good signal about 9" down and proceeded to dig. After a few minutes a large dark coin popped out. To my surprise it was a 1809 Classic Head Half Cent. By far my oldest coin to date, had some wear but for being over 200 years old still readable.

I added new photos but that is about as good as it gets. Want to have it graded but don't think I should clean it first.

 

[oldgold]

Re: Found a 1809 Classic Head Half Cent today & some silver

Nice coins!!!

 

[mainer]

Re: Found a 1809 Classic Head Half Cent today & some silver

Sweet. Love that Half cent, Still waiting for my first.

 

[fistfulladirt]

Re: Found a 1809 Classic Head Half Cent today & some silver

Great finds Prof! ffd

 

[Treasure $ Trekkies]

Re: Found a 1809 Classic Head Half Cent today & some silver

Cool Beans!!

 

[Argentium]

Re: Found a 1809 Classic Head Half Cent today & some silver

Wow ! That 1809 looks like it has lots of detail - Don or Iron patch could tell you how to safely
clean it a bit more . Very impressive finds ! Argentium.

 

[DigginThePast]

Re: Found a 1809 Classic Head Half Cent today & some silver

Awesome Half Cent!

Congrats.

 

[dfx willy]

Re: Found a 1809 Classic Head Half Cent today & some silver

thats what im talking about! shes a beute. willy

 

[sectshun8]

Re: Found a 1809 Classic Head Half Cent today & some silver

Don't see those too often... a nice looking speciman

 

[steelheadwill]

Re: Found a 1809 Classic Head Half Cent today & some silver

Really Nice 1809, Clear Liberty band, thre's plenty of detail there! great finds!

 

[Mach1Pilot]

Re: Found a 1809 Classic Head Half Cent today & some silver

Great finds!


I once had a site where to my surprise an 1804 half cent appeared..... it ended up being the first of 16 coins older than 1806 to be dug on the property! I'd expand the search area if I were you... ya never know!

 

[RiverRat3]

Re: Found a 1809 Classic Head Half Cent today & some silver

Great coin, I'm sure there are a few more hidden in there....

 

[Cr4zyH0rs3]

Re: Found a 1809 Classic Head Half Cent today & some silver

Really decent finds especially on that half cent, I'm also waiting on a find like that.

 

[FooserPaul]

Re: Found a 1809 Classic Head Half Cent today & some silver

Nice digs... the copper wasn't great on the Classic Heads... but yours did ok :-)

Congratulations!
- Paul

 

[CMDiamonddawg]

Re: Found a 1809 Classic Head Half Cent today & some silver

Nice hunt Prof the Classic copper held up nice if it was found at a salt water beach

 

[TheProf]

Added new photos.

 

[Colonial Copper Zeus]

Nice shape for a Classic Head. They usually don't hold up very good. My nephew found an 1810 just yesterday.
Chris