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New Member
United States
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Hi -- my first large cent metal detecting and would greatly appreciate your comments. I think it's the 2nd hair style not sure about the Sheldon # or grade.   |
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Pillar of the Community
Canada
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Good EF-Details. Damaged, Corrosion, Environmental Damage.
Edited by zxcccxz
04/12/2014 10:14 pm
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Valued Member
United States
191 Posts |
Though it has suffered environmental damage the coin is actually in great shape for a dug copper. Most of the ones I find at parks in the New England area do not hold up as well. I would not clean that coin beyond what may have been done to remove any surface soil. Attempting to do so will likely expose the underlying corrosion the patina is covering. An excellent find for sure! In my opinion, that coin would grade AU-details.
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Rest in Peace
United States
4078 Posts |
 But and a big BUT amazing find Jamesjoyce62! Where? No specific details needed just a general idea. |
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Valued Member
Canada
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Moderator
 United States
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That coin had mint luster when it was lost..be assured.
I envy you guys back East. You won't find coins like that in California.
AU Details/environmental damage.
swcoin.ecrater.com
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Valued Member
United States
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Pillar of the Community
Australia
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Valued Member
United States
113 Posts |
AU Details.. environmental damage. Finds like this make me want to go buy a metal detector. Nice Find!
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Bedrock of the Community
 United States
18725 Posts |
Awesome dig! I agree it hadn't seen much circulation before someone dropped it.? AU environmental damage
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New Member
 United States
8 Posts |
Thanks everyone! I almost passed out when I realized what it was. I've been telling my digging buddy forever that I wanted to find a large cent, but never expected this. Found in sandy soil near Savannah GA.
Again, I appreciate your time and kind comments -- thank you!
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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 If memory serves, I believe that is the same Cent I lost back in 1821. |
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Valued Member
United States
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Nice find, makes me want to get back into MD.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Bedrock of the Community
United Kingdom
18020 Posts |
Great find!  Edited by NumisRob
04/14/2014 03:21 am
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Formerly nancyc
Australia
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What a wonderful find!  Congratulations!  What does the 100 at the bottom on the reverse mean.  life is a mystery to be lived not a problem to be solved
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Posted 04/12/2014 3:22 pm
