My first large cent:)

[B|lker]

Today Bob, Doug and I got out for some hunting at one of Doug`s acquaintances.
Thanks Doug

I Found my oldest and first 1954 large cent plus a WWI button? (and some clad)

Any ideas on cleaning the cent?

Bob and Doug did manage a few wheaties between them before it started raining.

Doug said he was going to attach the mini movie he took and i didn`t here him say uh once

Thanks for looking.

 

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[B|lker]

Doug that LC was at about 6 inches.

Here`s some feedback on a button jut like mine from Montana Jim and PBK from another TNet post, sorry no link.




Quote from PBK: It's a U.S. Army "Great Seal" general service uniform button, a pattern introduced in 1902 and still in use today."

Very common, but very cool (because I love the buttons).

Clean it with soap and water and a soft brush. Sometimes I use "simple green" or "Kaboom"... but if you want it "as dug", just soap & water and gentle brushing.

It could be as old as 1902 or as new as 1955 I guess.

Hope this helps.

 

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[civilman1]

Congratulation's on the first LC Bill....I only have found 2 but unfortunately they have no-date's,your's look's to be in decent shape.....Congrat's again to ya,well done

 

[crazyjarhead]

OPPS i`m so used to typing 1900`s.

I`ts an 1854 large cent.

Nice find. When I saw 1952 large cent I knew it was a typo or you didn't know your coins I just found my first last week. They are "Large" Imagine having a bunch of them to carry around in your pockets.

 

[curbdiggercarl57]

Nice, I've yet to dig a non damaged, decent large cent. Still waiting. congrates!
Carl

 

[BuckleBoy]

EXCELLENT job on cleaning up that beauty.

 

[DebbzInNC]

omg...i am so jealous! u guys have all the fun.
BIG congrats ! SWEEEEET finds!! I am so proud of you!

The only thing I have gotten lately when trying to go out MDing is a hard time.
With all the women dissappearing around here, I have stopped going out alone. Now i live the MD life through ya'lls posts.

Keep Posting!!!!

 

[BlackX]

Nice coin!!!

I've found a few LCs and none are in that good of shape.

I would have been more afraid of the acid in the vinegar.

From the video, if that's you holding up the coin behind the pickup, you look like my neighbor. By any chance did you have ancestors that also went a-viking?

Doug, between a '17 and a '25, you win on mintage. The '17 was 196M and the '25 was 139M. (Checking my dbase, I've found two '17's and three '25's so far.)

 

[ModernMiner]

Nice coin!!!

I've found a few LCs and none are in that good of shape.

I would have been more afraid of the acid in the vinegar.

Doug, between a '17 and a '25, you win on mintage. The '17 was 196M and the '25 was 139M. (Checking my dbase, I've found two '17's and three '25's so far.)

Thanks BlackX. I don't feel so bad now.

See Bob, I told you I had you beat on the wheats.
-Doug-
Where the heck was the silver?

 

[jgas]

Nice LC. In great shape too. Scary to clean isn't it I have yet to clean my 1812 and 1853....I must get the courage though..Nice digs. jgas

 

[FooserPaul]

Congradulations on this Fine looking LC!

Its a great hobby we all love... and these moments keep us going on those hot muggey days digging side wall nail, can slaw and the lovely pull tabs hoping for a ring :-)

thank you for sharing

FooserPaul

 

[tymcmurray]

Nice Large Cent!!!
You cleaned it well!!!

 

[curbdiggercarl57]

That's a great, "first" Large Cent. Congrates, you'll only dig more.
Carl

 

[Pepper2004]

Great finds!

 

[ModernMiner]

Bill...

I want to personally thank you for finding that outstanding example of a Righteous Large Cent...

You see if our good friend Doug O Lish ... Would have found it ~ 10 bucks out of my pocket ...

So thank you kind sir & congratulations on an outstanding find...

~ Nick ~

Where's the love Nick?
I thought of you as soon as Bill found that LC.
-Lish-

 

[B|lker]

Thanks Nick O Lish my pleasure.
Dougs on your heals With the good spots

Jgas, clean those LC`s i want to see em.

Thanks for looking everyone

 

[West Jersey Detecting]

Nice, I've yet to dig a non damaged, decent large cent. Still waiting. congrates!
Carl

I wouldn't hold your breath, being in Colorado, Carl!

Oh and congrats on your first Largie and welcome to the club!!!