Help! Anyone know bow old this axe head is???

[ATwardo223]

Hey everyone! I found this old axe head while detecting and it looks really old... Any idea on how old it is and how to clean it up? Any help would be appreciated... Found it with the atpro!

 

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[vpnavy]

Until someone pipes in - my search indicated that it may be a Broad Axe used in the process of making beams.

 

[Backbacon]

That's a oldie you got there. I believe it's known as a "Rockaway" Broad Axe.

 

[Backbacon]

I'm thinking 1800's maybe?

 

[goldnrelics]

looks like a civil war battle axe. nice find

 

[Hookedondetecting]

I found a similar ax head last month on the family farm.
What is said here fits my situation. Timbers in house and barn were hand made.
Property dates back to end of civil war
I am interested in value, and if it should be cleaned.