Just dug the finest large cent I have ever seen come out of the ground! 1826 Matron Head Cent

[Fugio]

So today, after extensive rains thawed the frozen ground here in New England, I thought I would bust out the Legend for a little night time adventure. I went to the same spot on my property where I recently dug a 1788 Mass Copper, and within 15 minutes, about 15 feet from where I found the Mass Copper, I got a nice sounding 52 on the Legend. Pulled up the soaking wet plug, and I could tell right away I just found a nice large cent! The details were quite visible before even attempting to remove any soil. I quickly brought her into the house to be cleaned up, and I simply could not believe the fantastic state of preservation of this coin; I have never found a copper coin of comparable age in such fantastic shape. I will be out looking for more at the first opportunity! Results to follow!

 

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[Ia.FurTrade]

So today, after extensive rains thawed the frozen ground here in New England, I thought I would bust out the Legend for a little night time adventure. I went to the same spot on my property where I recently dug a 1788 Mass Copper, and within 15 minutes, about 15 feet from where I found the Mass Copper, I got a nice sounding 52 on the Legend. Pulled up the soaking wet plug, and I could tell right away I just found a nice large cent! The details were quite visible before even attempting to remove any soil. I quickly brought her into the house to be cleaned up, and I simply could not believe the fantastic state of preservation of this coin; I have never found a copper coin of comparable age in such fantastic shape. I will be out looking for more at the first opportunity! Results to follow!

That's a beauty for sure!!! Congrats!


Iowa Dale

 

[Oldrvrrat57]

Looks like it came from an area that saw very little fertilizer use! Nice one

 

[rayoh]

So today, after extensive rains thawed the frozen ground here in New England, I thought I would bust out the Legend for a little night time adventure. I went to the same spot on my property where I recently dug a 1788 Mass Copper, and within 15 minutes, about 15 feet from where I found the Mass Copper, I got a nice sounding 52 on the Legend. Pulled up the soaking wet plug, and I could tell right away I just found a nice large cent! The details were quite visible before even attempting to remove any soil. I quickly brought her into the house to be cleaned up, and I simply could not believe the fantastic state of preservation of this coin; I have never found a copper coin of comparable age in such fantastic shape. I will be out looking for more at the first opportunity! Results to follow!

Hard to find a dug large cent that nice. Excellent find!

 

[The Rebel]

Wow looks like it was dropped yesterday.

 

[creskol]

That's a beauty!

 

[E-Trac-Ohio]

That's as good as they get - congrats !

 

[pepperj]

Now that LC is down right pretty, congrats on your beauty.

 

[lenmac65]

Holy smokes … that is a beauty. It even has some green patina on it. Congrats!

 

[tamrock]

What a prize.

 

[beanflippinclint]

Nice

 

[bc5391]

very nine

 

[ARC]

Coronet Head Cent.

 

[Digger RJ]

So today, after extensive rains thawed the frozen ground here in New England, I thought I would bust out the Legend for a little night time adventure. I went to the same spot on my property where I recently dug a 1788 Mass Copper, and within 15 minutes, about 15 feet from where I found the Mass Copper, I got a nice sounding 52 on the Legend. Pulled up the soaking wet plug, and I could tell right away I just found a nice large cent! The details were quite visible before even attempting to remove any soil. I quickly brought her into the house to be cleaned up, and I simply could not believe the fantastic state of preservation of this coin; I have never found a copper coin of comparable age in such fantastic shape. I will be out looking for more at the first opportunity! Results to follow!

Very Cool!!! Congrats!!!

 

[Fugio]

Wow looks like it was dropped yesterday.

Thank you for checking it out! I almost couldn't believe it when I dug it out of the ground. Almost every large cent or copper cent I dig is nearly completely toasted. I almost gave up on ever finding one in good condition. Pretty wild how soil conditions, location, depth, etc. can have such a huge impact on preservation.

 

[Fugio]

Thank you to everyone for your nice comments. I had to share this one, because I was very excited about finding a large cent in such great shape. At least in New England, I never dig cents of any type in this shape. I rarely dig a wheat cent I can easily date.

Here is another photo of the coin during cleaning. If anyone is curious, I just used distilled water, toothpick, and cotton swabs to clean (very gently). I have lost too many finds to harsh cleaning; these coins can be ruined so easily if not careful.

 

[tamrock]

Well it turned out beautiful with a perfect layer of green copper patina. Way better than the restoration I engaged in when I was 12 years old using the Comet and a damp sponge I got out of the bathroom. At the time I was thinking I was doing an outstanding job from how bright and lustery they looked after I took the time to shine 😅 Wish I could go back and smack that 12 year old me, as I was buffing to re-blue the 1950s Colt Woodsman that came down to me. 😠 I sold that gun in the early 80s because it tortured me so on what I did. Still it was a fun shooter the day it went to this Texan who couldn't stop bringing up the fact of the condition during the price with some trade negotiation.

 

[grasshopper]

Great find in beautiful shape, congrats!!

 

[Clad2Silver]

The ground was very kind to that coin. Congrats on a beautiful large cent.

 

[JohnnyMac]

So today, after extensive rains thawed the frozen ground here in New England, I thought I would bust out the Legend for a little night time adventure. I went to the same spot on my property where I recently dug a 1788 Mass Copper, and within 15 minutes, about 15 feet from where I found the Mass Copper, I got a nice sounding 52 on the Legend. Pulled up the soaking wet plug, and I could tell right away I just found a nice large cent! The details were quite visible before even attempting to remove any soil. I quickly brought her into the house to be cleaned up, and I simply could not believe the fantastic state of preservation of this coin; I have never found a copper coin of comparable age in such fantastic shape. I will be out looking for more at the first opportunity! Results to follow!

Wow thaz largie is sharp!