RARE 1796 nice large cent liherty error coin

[chark21798]

I didn't know what i had till i got home and cleaned up. I knew i had a large cent but didn't check it out right away. Rinsed off with water and got the date, was i surprised 1796. than looked up in book and seen different ones. That's when i seen it liberty was spelled wrong, its an H instead of the B. Do i try to clean up OR leave just as is has wonderful detail. The story me and a buddy found a grassy field that was sold and getting ready for new houses to be put up. i myself like back corners of fields, well tree line on both sides . I noticed a couple pine trees in back corner out of place. started hunting right edge and hit some flat buttons. I came across a Indian head penny, than about 20 minutes into hunt found this large, i knew what it was but didn't clean up wanted more lol. Also got rough hibernia and flying eagle. And than you know the rest of the story. thanks for all your input and great comments. I would like to know where to get cleaned and graded from if anyone can help me.

 

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[collector01]

Awesome coin!!

 

[Dman]

Super nice find. I didn't know that was an error coin. Congrats.
Dman

 

[DigginThePast]

WTG! Awesome find.

I wouldn't do anything to it unless absolutely sure of the outcome.

Sweet sweet find.

 

[TreasurdiggrNY]

Congrats on the find don't clean it.

 

[goldnugget]

I didn't know what i had till i got home and cleaned up. I knew i had a large cent but didn't check it out right away. Rinsed off with water and got the date, was i surprised 1796. than looked up in book and seen different ones. That's when i seen it liberty was spelled wrong, its an H instead of the B. Do i try to clean up or leave just as is has wonderful detail.

I would keep it in Distilled water and keep rinsing it, to remove contamination. Goldnugget-Charlotte.N.C.

 

[itsmymind]

very nice coin. Are you still doing the happy dance?

 

[skierbob]

That's a fantastic find. I wouldn't try to clean it either. Maybe NCS can do a "conservation" on it. See if you can get in touch with them. Otherwise, leave it alone.

Bob

 

[Mr Tuff]

that is a nice un!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! MR TUFF

 

[terpfan]

Congratulations on finding a scarce coin. You'll have my banner vote if you can tell us a little more about how the coin was found. Also, please post some clearer photos-- someone from TNET may be able to get help in identifying the variety. Awesome discovery!

 

[nova treasure]

That is a Excellent find and I personally wouldn't try to clean it anymore, until you know the best way to proceed. My banner vote is in .

Bill

 

[Gilligan]

Wow, definitely do not clean it yourself!!!! It MUST be done by a professional so it is not degraded in any way. Looking at the online PCGS website, the 1796 pennies they have listed are worth alot of money, depending on the grade! That's not even considering the error.

1796 No Pole BN 25,000 50,000 100,000 175,000 300,000 - - - - -
1796 With Pole BN 16,500 18,500 25,000 36,500 60,000

Good luck! I vote banner

 

[GopherDaGold]

I'll be watching this thread with my finger poised over the banner button!

 

[Sniffy]

Wow! I"d say send it to be cleaned and graded.

 

[creeper71]

1796 LIHERTY Error BN 450 588 1,350 3,540 7,940 there is the prices for your coin Good -4 to XFine
what a place you have to detect..your freakin killing it out on the hunts!! I took a 2nd look at your coin..unfortunately i think you nicked the front few times..

 

[Mach1Pilot]

Awesome find!!!!

 

[creeper71]

Wow, definitely do not clean it yourself!!!! It MUST be done by a professional so it is not degraded in any way. Looking at the online PCGS website, the 1796 pennies they have listed are worth alot of money, depending on the grade! That's not even considering the error.

1796 No Pole BN 25,000 50,000 100,000 175,000 300,000 - - - - -
1796 With Pole BN 16,500 18,500 25,000 36,500 60,000

Good luck! I vote banner

I do not believe this is the same variety of the coin..

 

[creeper71]

I didn't know what i had till i got home and cleaned up. I knew i had a large cent but didn't check it out right away. Rinsed off with water and got the date, was i surprised 1796. than looked up in book and seen different ones. That's when i seen it liberty was spelled wrong, its an H instead of the B. Do i try to clean up or leave just as is has wonderful detail.

I would keep it in Distilled water and keep rinsing it, to remove contamination. Goldnugget-Charlotte.N.C.

this is very good advise.. DO NOT use regular water only distilled.....

 

[pro778]

Find of a life time! Congratulations!

 

[jgas]

Now that's a Keeper! Very nice. A once in a lifetime find for sure. I am placing my vote for Banner. I mean really, how many of these get posted with an error? A very minute amount for sure. Congrats...Give us more on the story of where you found that beauty! jgas