thought I had my first large cent today!...........well at least it is 1853

[Goes4ever]

unfortunately it was NOT a large cent, it is a large copper from 1853, not sure much about it though. If anyone has any info I'd appreciate it!! It is my oldest coin found so far, so that makes me happy

here are the rest of todays stuff, got some clad, a token, small religious pendant, tiny dog pendant, and a pic of my trash to show you I was digging a LOT of signals today...lol

 

[Detectingfreak]

any copper that old is great! Sorry I cannot id it. Maybe british? Idk though.. Great find!

 

[JP]

That's a nice and interesting find.

It is French in origen. (centimes is cents)

Here is an interesting article about Napolean III not the coin.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Napoleon_III_of_France

Good luck on finding the large cent. I'm still working on that, a gold coin, a platinum ring, etc. I love this hobby.

HH

 

[Captn SE]

Looks like you have a French 10 (Dix) Centimes coin. I just saw a few on Ebay for sale....one had a starting bid of around $10, and was in mint condition...but there was another one with a "B" mintmark with starting bid of $50.

If you're finding coins like that, I think your American large cent would be just around the corner for you!

Congrats,
CAPTN SE
Dan

 

[Goes4ever]

odd thing is in the yard it came from we did not even find a wheatie, and we were there for 4 hours!!! fairly small yard

 

[Burdie]

Keep digging those signals. That is how you find the good stuff. Congrats on the finds. I like the 1853 coin.

Burdie

 

[tymcmurray]

Nice finds. I have hunted the same area under
different conditions, (ie, rain soaked, dry, humid, frozen)
and come up with keepers almost every time.
Try it again later.

 

[Indianhead Jones]

Nice attractive old find!! A handsome coin!

Larry

 

[hollowpointred]

it may not be an american large cent but it is every bit as old! a great find in my book. congrats!

 

[ringfinder]

Nice find, I bet a large coin is in your future!!! With finds like you found, I'm sure of it!!

HH,Ringfinder

P.S. That 1853 coin looks better than most dug Large coins! When you do find one, don't wash it, just
clean it carefully with a toothbrush and leave it alone. If you try to wash it, you'll be lucky to read the date!

 

[Goes4ever]

the mint mark on this one is MA

The value depends on condition and where it was minted. Below is the breakdown of values :

=> 1853-A, Paris mint, "A" mint mark under eagle
Book value: Fine= $2, Very Fine = $5

=> 1853-B, Rouen mint, "B" mint mark under eagle
Book value: Fine= $3, Very Fine = $7

=> 1853-BB, Strasbourg mint, "BB" mint mark under eagle
Book value: Fine= $3, Very Fine = $7

=> 1853-D, Lyon mint, "D" mint mark under eagle
Book value: Fine= $3, Very Fine = $7

=> 1853-K, Bordeaux mint, "K" mint mark under eagle
Book value: Fine= $5, Very Fine = $18

=> 1853-MA, Marseille mint, "MA" mint mark under eagle
Book value: Fine= $15, Very Fine = $30

=> 1853-W, Lille mint, "W" mint mark under eagle
Book value: Fine= $2, Very Fine = $8

* Fine = About 70% of the hair details visible.
* Very Fine = About 80% or more of the hair details visible, but no luster.
* Lower grades are worth less than half of the value for Fine grade.
1 year ago
Source(s):
Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1801-1900

 

[Idaho PRB]

The way I see it, with all that trash out of the ground, you are certain to hear something else now that was hidden because of all the junk. that copper is COOL!
Idaho PRB

 

[civilman1]

Congrat's on your oldest coin to date.....I'd be happy to put that in my own collection anyday!!!Nice Job!!!

 

[silverfreak]

Nice stuff G4

 

[Merf]

Congrats on that great find Goes
That would make my day. Week. Month.

 

[treasurefiend]

Awesome find bud!!!

 

[toolman61]

Very nice old coin!! That date pops out so nice it just makes you wonder who had it so many yrs. ago. HH Tom P. S. Like everyone else stated I'm sure it won't be long till you find the American oldies as well> your doing a great job!!

 

[JimBeHuntin']

Nice coin ... congratz on a great dig ~ Jimmy