Just found this

[stickyfingers427]

I just found this about 20 minutes ago in front of the entrance of an estate on Long Island from the 1700s at 11 inches deep it's the exact size of a quarter but I do not know how to clean it without doing any damage can somebody please give me advice how to clean? Thank you

 

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[Loco-Digger]

Looks like copper and most probably a large cent.

 

[boss driver]

Definitely see Brittania sitting there.

 

[stickyfingers427]

Yes someone posted it looked like a British half penny from the mid 1700's and it looks like there right... It was the first old coin I found and got me excited but still wish it was a U.S. Coin

 

[cudamark]

I just found this about 20 minutes ago in front of the entrance of an estate on Long Island from the 1700s at 11 inches deep it's the exact size of a quarter but I do not know how to clean it without doing any damage can somebody please give me advice how to clean? Thank youView attachment 1159346

I'd start with some soapy water and a soft bristled toothbrush after it's been soaking for a day or so.