Large cent?

[BenVa68]

I dug this today only a few feet away from where i dug a cap bust dime a couple weeks ago.its copper but its so worn i can barely make out any detail at all. Any thoughts? Can i learn more by its dimensions?

 

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[lairmo]

I think:

 

[BenVa68]

I think:

I think that may be it.

 

[dfallis1]

VDI numbers. US will ring up higher than say a KG copper. To me it looks KG looking right. Is it thin?

 

[paleomaxx]

Likely a well worn draped bust 1 cent (1798-1807) like the one below.



I've found several worn to that degree and the ribbons and direction of the bust are the clearest identifying features even on toasted ones.

 

[jewelerguy]

yes, draped bust for sure

 

[Underwonder]

Oh so that is what a draped bust looks like..someday...Nice!

 

[Anduril]

Would you like some butter for that toast?

Nice find regardless.

 

[grasshopper]

Definitely draped bust, as Max said, not liberty cap.

Congrats!!

 

[BenVa68]

VDI numbers. US will ring up higher than say a KG copper. To me it looks KG looking right. Is it thin?

No its not thin. It's about the same thickness as a quarter