Found this coin in civil war location

[reptwar1]

I found this coin in Dardanelle Arkansas near the river. A civil war battle took place here. Any suggestions as to what it may be based on the size? And what's the safest way to clean the rust off it? I can't make out any writing on it.

 

[Mackaydon]

If it's truly (iron) 'rust', it isn't a coin.
More likely, it a large cent of 27.3 mm diameter vs 24.3 mm for the quarter's diameter.
Don.....

 

[civil_war22]

More than likely a very toasted LC or a knock out for a box. I would try some hot water to get it off then if you can tell it's a coin I would use either vegetable oil or peroxide to get some of the crud off.

 

[reptwar1]

Approx 30 millimeters wide, and wieghs 7.7 grams. Much less than a half dollar but width is close. Also ferrous

 

[civil_war22]

What did it turn out looking like

 

[reptwar1]

Approx 30 millimeters wide, and wieghs 7.7 grams. Much less than a half dollar but width is close. Also ferrous

Correction...36 mm and weight is 7.7grams

 

[reptwar1]

What did it turn out looking like

This electrolysis is painfully slow. Overall approx 7 hours and very very little improvement. Seeing a couple little spots shining through though

 

[reptwar1]

More than likely a very toasted LC or a knock out for a box. I would try some hot water to get it off then if you can tell it's a coin I would use either vegetable oil or peroxide to get some of the crud off.

And I would agree about the electrical knockout, but this thing is way thinner than the knockouts I see on jobsites. Still a possibility. Fixin to get the sandpaper out lol

 

[Davers]

Approx 30 millimeters wide, and wieghs 7.7 grams. Much less than a half dollar but width is close. Also ferrous

IMO That's not great news but hope you got some Detail off the piece.

 

[bbarr1982]

Looks like a draped bust large cent to me

 

[Truth]

The suspense is killing me!!!


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