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Bedrock of the Community
United Kingdom
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My LCS has a junk box with four coins for a pound. I went in this morning but he hadn't got any interesting new stock in. I did spend quite a bit there last week. I looked through the junk bin and pulled out four items, including this large cent. In the gloomy light in the shop I couldn't even make out the date. When I got out my pound, the dealer said "No, you can have them for free today!" So here is my free 1805 Large Cent:   Edited by NumisRob
08/21/2021 11:25 am
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Moderator
 United States
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Are you going to try and conserve it? I would like to see it "cleaned up" John1  |
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Bedrock of the Community
 United Kingdom
17918 Posts |
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Are you going to try and conserve it? I haven't really thought about that yet. What would you suggest? The greeny stuff is quite encrusted on the coin: it's not like the slimy deposits you get when coins have been in vinyl envelopes. And the detail is worn practically flat - I'd be worried about losing any of what there is! |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
1488 Posts |
Very nice find! In the (2018) Red Book at AG-03 it lists for $45 US. Edited by halfamind
08/21/2021 11:47 am
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Pillar of the Community
United States
5825 Posts |
That is a coin that I can easily say cannot be harmed any further by a cleaning.
Surf up "cleaning copper coins" on the Net and see what methods are suggested.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
3848 Posts |
I personally would keep it as-is and have it remind you of that story. Do what you like, but I am curious about the conservation...
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Pillar of the Community
United States
1086 Posts |
Wow! Great grab! Congrats!
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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Well done!  |
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Moderator
United States
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I think it would be safe to soak in 100% pure acetone for half an hour or so and see what happens. Just to be clear, do not attempt to clean it. John1 |
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United States
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That is a great addition to your collection @numis!
"If you climb a good tree, you get a push."
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Pillar of the Community
United States
2703 Posts |
Nice find! Looks stable. I would likely not treat it at all. Alternatively, leave it in VerdiCare for 20 minutes, rinse and dry. I would not pick at it or rub it in any way.
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United States
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Nice find! |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
17884 Posts |
Rough to attribute, but it's an S-269.
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Posted 08/21/2021 11:45 am
