Indian Head cent

[AndrewD]

I am new to metal detecting. I bought a Garret Ace 250 this month and have used it at my father's house in RI. The house dates back to the 1700's and it has a large area of lawn around the house. So far I have found some old nails, old metal piping, shotgun shell, live .22 caliber short and 8 coins with the oldest being an Indian head cent. I washed it off in the sink and used a sponge to get the dirt off, but the coin still has deposits on it and it looks very worn. The date appears to be 188x and the last digit could possibly be a 6?
I believe it is bronze as I found that in 1864 the change from copper to bronze was made. Should I clean it and if so how? Baking soda and lemon juice or vinegar? Or, just leave alone?
Does the last number look like a 6? The coin is wet in the photo.

 

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[worldtalker]

Andrew, If you try to clean that you'll end up with nothing,how long has the house been in the Family? God Bless Chris

 

[Ism]

Looks like 1882 to me, nice find.

 

[cudamark]

If I squint just right, it looks like an 1860. Regardless, if it was an 1877 or 1869 overdate, in that condition, it isn't worth much. If you try to clean it, it won't be worth anything.