Oldest coin so far

[Cherza]

I was out for a quick one today I found what I think is a 1877 uk penny.
Just thought I would share it.
Any tips on cleaning it would be great.
Sam

 

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[vpnavy]

Nice find Sam! Until someone pipes in - jump over to Cleaning & Preservation and browse - a bunch of threads on cleaning coins.

 

[trapperart]

Congrats on your find

 

[Aussie]

She's a beauty mate!
What part of
Aus you in?

 

[against the wind]

Pretty coin,,
Congrats

 

[CRUSADER]

Yeap, thats what you have some where bronze instead of the usual copper, which is why they survive a bit better.

 

[Professor of Engineering]

Sweet old copper!

 

[Cherza]

She's a beauty mate!
What part of
Aus you in?

Tasmania

 

[Aussie]

That's cool
I'm in Kentucky USA
Moved here from Hobart! Lol

 

[Cherza]

That's cool
I'm in Kentucky USA
Moved here from Hobart! Lol

It's a small world lol

 

[Stretch Da Truth]

Nice find. Post up another pic when you get it cleaned up. I would like to see it.

 

[Wildcat1750]

Congratulations on your oldest so far - nice find!

 

[sutphin]

ITS A UK YOU SAY < NEAT.

 

[Cherza]

Nice find. Post up another pic when you get it cleaned up. I would like to see it.

How should I clean it I don't want to ruin it.
Sam