Found my first large cent after 43 + years of MDing

[history hunter]

I decided to go out for a little bit this morning to an old park that years ago had some kind of inn or something there. One of the first things I found was this 1849 large cent. I got a reading of between a silver dime and penny and dug down 7" or so. In the dirt by the side of the hole I saw a coin larger than a quarter and it looks like it said one cent or two cent on it. I thought it was a two cent piece at first , then saw the one cent. It didn't look real at first, probably because I have been looking for one for over 43 years. When I flipped it over, I saw the 1849 and I said yes! Finally! Thanks for looking!!

 

[Sooper Dave]

Awesome! Way to go on that Large Cent! It cleaned up very nice!

 

[Erik in NJ]

Much better condition that my first one! Congratulations on a great find

 

[bcs123]

thats in great shape. i found one since ive been detecting and you could only make out the wreath and one cent on the back if you get it wet and hold it just right... yours is in much better shape congrats

 

[VERMONTPACKRAT]

I bet you were surprised to see that come out of the hole! First one in 43 years!!

Sure am glad to see that it cleaned up pretty nice. Who knows, maybe there is another one there waiting for you!

VPR

 

[Mzjavert]

BEAUTIFUL!!

 

[RiverRat3]

Congrats! Hope you find many more.

 

[leprechaun]

Very nice find, congratson a first.

 

[texjim]

job well done... i like to see someone get the coin that has been avoiding them for so long.

 

[cudamark]

Congrats! I guess there's hope for me in my quest to find a large cent. I've been hunting for over 42 years now and haven't found one yet. Not many opertunities in my neck of the woods.

 

[matt092079]

Congrats on your first!

 

[ticm]

Well now there is one good reason to never give up.

 

[TNGUNS]

Congrats my friend....

 

[CoilFisher]

Nice one too!

I have yet to find one as well...but I do not get into the old spots.
Superb find!

 

[granthansen]

Congrats! Well worth the wait!

 

[Gunrunner61]

You go man! I've only found one myself, that about 4 yrs ago. I know the feeling. Congrats...............HH

 

[Steve in PA]

When I got my first metal detector 27 years ago, one of the things I really wanted to find was a Large Cent. Well my brother borrowed the detector right after I got it and went out and found a Large Cent on his first time out. I finally found my large cent and many more since. Congratulations on your first! Now go find a Half Cent!!

 

[jewelerguy]

well deserved. congrats!

 

[ggossage]

I have been looking for one for over 43 years.

That's awesome! Congrats! 43 years...I hope I can go that long! Thank you for your service to our hobby!

 

[Michiganne]

Congrats on your first LC. They are a fun coin to find. WTG

HH