Horseshoe token and my first Indian Head Penny?

Bev · Sep 8, 2010

A friend owns a house that was built in 1860 and next to it is an older home that used to be the toll house for the train down the hill. I found the little horseshoe token the other day but the penny was this morning- The front is just trashed but you can just about make out the "ONE CENT" and the oak wreath with shield on top on the back. I'm happy to find it and real sad that I can see the date! I may just go back before the kids get off the school bus!

BobinSouthVA · Sep 8, 2010

Congrats on your first Indian Head Bev.

I'd drop that in a peroxide bath for a bit, it looks like it will clean up nicely.

Bob

treasurehound · Sep 8, 2010

Congrats on your first IH. I agree with the peroxide bath. Put a little peroxide in a bowl and microwave until boiling then drop the penny in. It should clean up nice.

Bev · Sep 8, 2010

How long is too long? I would just faint if I was able to see the date!

treasurehound · Sep 8, 2010

just drop it in and check on it every so often. Also check out the Cleaning and Preservation on this site. It list several ways to clean your finds.

Sniffy · Sep 8, 2010

I use the peroxide method often, I use Q tips. Gently wipe away the crud and it looks like you'll get a date off this puppy.

Diggin-N-Dumps · Sep 8, 2010

Cool Stuff Bev....i remember when you found your first Merc Dime..and now an Indian...
Getting a lil Jealous :laughing7:

Keep at it

filthyflyer39 · Sep 8, 2010

congrats on your first indian head! i agree with using hot peroxide to clean off the dirt

richm · Sep 8, 2010

Bev said:
How long is too long? I would just faint if I was able to see the date!

Bev, I let mine stay until the fizzing stops completely. The peroxide removes anything organic and doesn't harm the coin. You'll most likely get a readable date. Make sure the peroxide is boiling, remove it from the microwave and drop it in..Rich.

filthyflyer39 · Sep 8, 2010

filthyflyer39 said:
congrats on your first indian head! i agree with using hot peroxide to clean off the dirt

i forgot, let us know on a date once you can see it :icon_thumleft:

coltdavis · Sep 8, 2010

def an indian! congrats i remember my first way to go! :thumbsup:

let us know that date!!!! HH

Bev · Sep 8, 2010

...Stand by for a new pic! The winning date is...1864! Big woo hoo for you know who!
I was wicket skeptical about the "crud" coming off, really was but mannn, worked like a charm with the peroxide and Q-tip!
It's still fizzing so I'm going to let it go a little bit more then take another shot!
Thanks guys, you're the best!

Here is the after shots:

filthyflyer39 · Sep 11, 2010

Bev said:
...Stand by for a new pic! The winning date is...1864! Big woo hoo for you know who!
I was wicket skeptical about the "crud" coming off, really was but mannn, worked like a charm with the peroxide and Q-tip!
It's still fizzing so I'm going to let it go a little bit more then take another shot!
Thanks guys, you're the best!

Here is the after shots:

nice job, beat my best! keep at it and good luck!