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Valued Member
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Good evening went out metal detecting this morning and pulled a 1864 IHP and it looks like it could be the (L) variety of this penny what does everyone think do you all think I'm seeing things ? And if it is the (L) does this have any kind of value being that I pulled it from the ground. Thanks for everyone's input  |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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I think it is an "L", based on the left part of the base. I also think I see something under the ribbon that could conceivably be a letter. Try turning the coin a bit counter-clockwise as you examine it with a loupe. There are many very knowledgeable people here who I'm sure will weigh in.  Do you see that the letter is turned? Edited by otto
08/06/2017 12:01 am
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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Clearly an 1864 L in need of Verdi Care
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Agreed...Pointed Bust is the pick-up-point even in poor condition...the "L" is also very visible on your coin.
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Pillar of the Community
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A very nice find indeed! Congrats.  |
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Rest in Peace
United States
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Incredible ground find . With proper conservation could fetch a pretty penny ( no pun intended ). |
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What would be proper conservation? How would I go about that I don't want it to get any worse.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Buy and use some Verdi-Care, if don't already have some. That'll help get rid of the green gunk on the coin. Then put it into at least a cardboard flip, or an airtite if you have any.
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Rest in Peace
United States
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Amazingly nice for a dug coin. I'd let it soak in pure acetone for a bit to loosen some of the debris. Then a pure water rinse. The Verdi Care if the debris hasn't loosened considerably.
You might also consider having it professionally restored by NGC, and they could grade it afterwards.
Congratulations on a marvelous recovery.
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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Good advice and congrats.
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United States
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update on the IHP the pure acetone soak killed it :( ate all the details away cant even see the L anymore.. Oh well lesson learned
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Not much you can do for a greenie . I've tried everything. You either love it the way it is or try and get rid of it. Not a huge loss as the rims were eaten up.
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