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New Member
Canada
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I found this coin while metal detecting in a corn field, and it looks to be an American Chain Cent. When it was wet, the date looked to be 1793. If that's what it is, I see that they can be quite valuable, even in this condition. Any input and grading would be greatly appreciated.   *** Moved by Staff moved to a more appropriate forum. *** |
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Pillar of the Community
Canada
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others will chime in, but I think your coin needs an extensive soak in olive oil, for starters.
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Valued Member
Canada
363 Posts |
if its a chain cent...my hats off to you for digging it up out of the ground and saving it
a little conservation is needed but identification is also needed
I wouldn't recommend oil as cleaner..once on a coin it's there forever...hot hydrogen peroxide soak will effectively remove enough dirt quickly, oil soaking also takes a long time
these days preferred method for dug corroded coppers consist of physical careful removal of dirt with a soft plant based skewer etc to preserve detail left in the corrosion, complete removal of corrosion sometimes takes away detail that immensely adds to eye appeal even though corroded and dug
I hope you have a winner in that one
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New Member
 Canada
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In case it's what I think it is, I don't want to do anything with it. I'm trying to get some input on what it may be and what to do with it if it is a Chain Cent. I know you can send it to be graded, and am looking at how to go about that if it's rare.
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Pillar of the Community
 United States
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Looks like a draped bust cent to me. Though I agree with ironhorse's recommendations.
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Valued Member
Canada
363 Posts |
a closer look at the pics....a draped bust like Grape says
still an awesome find
I could be wrong but I can't imagine it ever being graded as it is now even if it's a rare coin worth $$$$ or more
conservation then restoration if warranted then if you want grading keep in mind it will always be a details coin and not considered by many true blue dyed in the wool hardcore collectors
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Forum Mom
 United States
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I saw a draped bust cent when I looked at it too. Still a nice find though.
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Forum Mom
United States
5877 Posts |
I also moved your topic out of grading. You will get more attention for identification in the main Classic Coins forum.
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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Great find whatever the attribution.  to the CCF! |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
8938 Posts |
If you saw a XX93 as the date odds are it's a 1798.
Edit: ie an 1803
Edited by GrapeCollects
01/12/2020 6:32 pm
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New Member
Canada
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Thanks for the input, I typically dig military relics, but every now and then an old coin pops up.
Someone told me the diameter of the flowing hair coins is 26mm-27mm. This measures 25mm. If the Draped Bust is almost 29mm, would it wear that much?
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Bedrock of the Community
Canada
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To the Forum. |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
1657 Posts |
I agree on draped bust, definitely not a flowing hair. Chipping around the edge could account for a smaller diameter.
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Rest in Peace
United States
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I'm seeing flowing hair .  What ever it is , nice find . |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Add me to the Draped Bust crowd. Nice find!
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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It is a draped bust with type 2 hair that makes it 1798 or later.
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