Ok heres some of my finds i made while in upstate new jersey

[Chevyfan2k9]

Ok here's some of my finds i made while in upstate new jersey

Here's the ones I have cleaned allittle most of the coins I found were pretty rough but I am happy , I will post more later, enjoy

Thanks
Jack

 

[Chevyfan2k9]

Here's the last of the half penny's I found, I can't tell the date to good I can make out 171x but like the rest they were pretty worn


Jack

 

[GTzer]

Great hunt-nice pics. Work that place good.

 

[park pirate]

WOW..Vary nice....

 

[cti4sw]

What do you soak them in? Could you describe the process for me please?

1. Take a small microwave-safe ramekin or similar container.
2. Pour in some peroxide.
3. Drop your coin in, only clean one at a time.
4. Allow peroxide to work for about 30 mins.
5. Take it out, dab it damp or dry, check dirt status. Repeat steps 3-4 if necessary.

6. If you think cold peroxide has done as much as it's going to do, or you're not seeing much progress, you can boil a small amount of fresh peroxide in the microwave. Put your coin in that for about 30 mins or so, dab damp or dry with a soft cloth. Repeat any or all steps as necessary.

Here's the last of the half penny's I found, I can't tell the date to good I can make out 171x but like the rest they were pretty worn


Jack

Looks like 1712 to me.

 

[Iron Patch]

You must have been hunting a green free zone.

 

[Chevyfan2k9]

You must have been hunting a green free zone.

If you talking about virgin ground yes it has never been hunted, if you asking about patina on the coins they had them but I cleaned them to ad to my collection, I will be going back soon to hunt the area with a better detector, the land I hunted on is owned by my wife's family and been in the family since 1780's so I know there's a lot more stuff to be found, I am heading to the beach in a few to do some mding so hopefully I find some gold

 

[Chevyfan2k9]

1. Take a small microwave-safe ramekin or similar container.
2. Pour in some peroxide.
3. Drop your coin in, only clean one at a time.
4. Allow peroxide to work for about 30 mins.
5. Take it out, dab it damp or dry, check dirt status. Repeat steps 3-4 if necessary.

6. If you think cold peroxide has done as much as it's going to do, or you're not seeing much progress, you can boil a small amount of fresh peroxide in the microwave. Put your coin in that for about 30 mins or so, dab damp or dry with a soft cloth. Repeat any or all steps as necessary.

Looks like 1712 to me.

I was thinking that too that it looks like 1712 or 1719

 

[Erik in NJ]

1. Take a small microwave-safe ramekin or similar container.
2. Pour in some peroxide.
3. Drop your coin in, only clean one at a time.
4. Allow peroxide to work for about 30 mins.
5. Take it out, dab it damp or dry, check dirt status. Repeat steps 3-4 if necessary.

6. If you think cold peroxide has done as much as it's going to do, or you're not seeing much progress, you can boil a small amount of fresh peroxide in the microwave. Put your coin in that for about 30 mins or so, dab damp or dry with a soft cloth. Repeat any or all steps as necessary.

I use a small glass Pyrex bowl--the kind you can buy in 3-packs at the supermarket. They make at least two sizes. The coins can be left in the peroxide overnight. This process will darken most copper coins to a chocolate brown which I actually like. It will also dry out the copper--it should be sealed afterwards with a light coat of pure bees wax or Verdi-Care or similar. This will take away the dried out look to the coin and enhance any details.

 

[dfx-kevin]

Great finds! Way to go.

 

[Steve in PA]

Nice looking finds. I'm curious about your cleaning method. I'm surprised you were able to get the two Large Cents and the KG I & II to come out like that. How are you cleaning those coppers?

Yes, your other copper is a KG I and can't be 1712. Maybe 1717 or 1719.

 

[Fattony315]

Awesome finds, coins look great.

 

[Chevyfan2k9]

Nice looking finds. I'm curious about your cleaning method. I'm surprised you were able to get the two Large Cents and the KG I & II to come out like that. How are you cleaning those coppers?

Yes, your other copper is a KG I and can't be 1712. Maybe 1717 or 1719.

Well I use 3 methods depending on how dirty the coin is , 1st put visoline on the coin and let it sit for a few then wipe it off, 2nd soak it in peroxide for about 30 min, on the older copper coins don't laugh I cut a slit in a raw potato and put the coin In and leave it over night, the starch in the potato takes the grime and green off, some call it the Tatar trick, the 1840 large cent was found on the surface so didnt take much to clean it now the other I left it to long in peroxide( I forgot about it ) and ruin it