My best find to date

[lowcountry]

Found this yesterday, been doing the research since last night, and I finally am certain of what this is. A 1793 flowing hair wreath cent!!!!! Seems to be pretty rare and I need to go to the professionals. Just wanted to get some feedback and thoughts on this.....Thanks everybody, this is a great site!!

 

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[kenstein]

WOW. Where's the banner votes? Mine's in . BANNER.

 

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[doninbrewster]

Truly a find of a lifetime. Way to go!

 

[lowcountry]

very nice coins yourself!! I know this is a 1793 even without the date because the only pics that matched are 1793. I think it was only minted for part of the year.....almost had a heart attack when it fell out of the clod of dirt because it was so heavy. Had no idea what it was until after a lot of research.

 

[WildWildBill]

I don't believe it to be 1793. Judging by the size it looks to be a half cent. The 1793 half cent had lady liberty facing the opposite direction. I think it could be earlier than 1793. The wreath is not indicative of the early half cent style either. I would do more research.

 

[Patriot Relics]

Outstanding find lowcountry! Lots of great 18th century coins coming out of SC this year-

 

[lowcountry]

http://www.earlycents.com/Sept2014/235783.jpg



looks just like this, just not as pretty

 

[duribe99]

Excellent job!!!! You must have been really pumped. Hopefully, there was someone else with you to share the moment with even if it was just your dog.

 

[lowcountry]

my 2 year old and 5 year old were with me! My hunting partner stayed home with his wife and watched TV. I had a better day by far.....LOL

 

[Roadrunner007]

Great find!

 

[Scrappy]

Nice find. Next time don't touch it at all. I think you could have saved some detail. Either way, that is an exceptional coin and an amazing one to find with your little ones. I love hunting with mine. I hope you find more!

 

[kingskid1611]

To some of us coin junkies that is better than gold...Congratulations!!!!

 

[DigIron2]

Congratulations on that very rare one.

 

[pepperj]

Really that's a great find for sure, congrats on the rare copper.

 

[Msbeepbeep]

Very cool find! Congrats!

 

[Twig57]

Very nice !

 

[l.cutler]

I don't believe it to be 1793. Judging by the size it looks to be a half cent. The 1793 half cent had lady liberty facing the opposite direction. I think it could be earlier than 1793. The wreath is not indicative of the early half cent style either. I would do more research.

It is absolutely a 1793 wreath cent. the half cent never used the flowing hair design, and it can't be earlier than 1793, it was the first year other than some patterns of a different design.

 

[terpfan]

Wow, I almost missed this one. The title of the post does it no justice, and I'm sure others have overlooked your great find. Congrats on recovering something special. A lot of us dream of seeing a flowing hair come from out from under our coil. Lowcountry, is there any lettering visible on the edge of the coin?

 

[Scrappy]

You know, I vote banner. This is a remarkable find and something that would shine very brightly amongst the other banner finds on here.

Wow, 1793 and the sibling of the chain cent! Congrats!!!!

 

[lowcountry]

just bars on the edge where it isn't worn away......kinda like the edge of a quarter. The only word I can make out is Liberty above the head....

 

[lowcountry]

I just want to thank everybody for the congrats and kind words!! I haven't been doing this very long and I really had no idea how special this coin is....Thanks again!!