STREET TEAR OUT - THIRD TIMES A CHARM!!!

[jmastny78]

STREET TEAR OUT - THIRD TIME'S A CHARM!!!

Went back again today to see what else the street tear would yield and even though I didn't find as much I found what I consider my best find to date! An EXTREMELY clean 1865 indian head penny!!! My first and what a first at that! I felt like acting a fool like KG and Ringy on Diggers when it popped out of the hole, I felt like climbing trees and doing cartwheels. But, I instead I highfived my daughters a we kept on searching! Great day today! Lastly, can anyone tell me how to clean just the dust and dirt off without ruining the patina? I really would like to preserve this one as best as I can.

 

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[dirtlooter]

love the IH, congrats n the find, I hope it cleans up nice for you, there are several on this forum that know exactly how to clean it correctly

 

[jmastny78]

Thanks dirtlooter, i'll be sure to hit them up

 

[Kaleb71386]

Good job.. I do the same when they tear out a sidewalk or any thing. there has to be more there go over it as much as you can it will be gone when they cover it back up.. Good luck hope you find more.

 

[TheGoldProspector]

Went back again today to see what else the street tear would yield and even though I didn't find as much I found what I consider my best find to date! An EXTREMELY clean 1865 indian head penny!!! My first and what a first at that! I felt like acting a fool like KG and Ringy on Diggers when it popped out of the hole, I felt like climbing trees and doing cartwheels. But, I instead I highfived my daughters a we kept on searching! Great day today! Lastly, can anyone tell me how to clean just the dust and dirt off without ruining the patina? I really would like to preserve this one as best as I can. <img src="http://www.treasurenet.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=1020245"/> <img src="http://www.treasurenet.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=1020246"/>

Now, i have learned something useful today! . You rock

 

[kyleeskastles]

Wow that is sharp for a indian head, looks liek some nice detail is still in the feathers. I would baby it and if you clean it get a professional job done.

 

[vpnavy]

Great find! Thanks for sharing...

 

[curbdiggercarl57]

Man, mine never seem to come up looking like that!
And rarely ever that old.
Always a toasty, toasty 1907!
Kudos!
Carl

 

[g-olden years]

Very old & very beautiful - Congrats! Have fun! Andi

 

[Chuxter]

Beautiful Indian. Nice save!!

 

[treblehunter]

Great find, nice Indian.
There is a cleaning and preserving forum on our site. You can get good ideas from there. Looks like a few days soaking in mineral oil and then a toothpick to knock off any stubborn dirt

 

[I-DIG-IT]

Nice find

 

[Mi$terG]

Fantastic condition. Way to go!

 

[CoinandRelicMan]

Nice IHP there!

 

[diggervet]

clean gently with a toothpick, soak in olive oil overnight, and rub between thumb and index finger, it will turn out gorgeous

 

[jewelerguy]

very nice!

 

[mangum]

Great IH! I use a toothpick ONLY on mine, not even water. I've had great results.