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mindcrime1988 New Member Germany 26 Posts	Posted 01/24/2011 1:11 pm I found an old coin metal detecting near Bitburg, Germany. This area is on the southwest side of Germany. The coin is rough as you can see and I can only make out one side which is not very clear either. The diameter is 2.5cm (15/16") and thickness is 1mm. It seems to have a shield and possibly a crown on top. Any ideas? I know cleaning coins is a big no-no but in this case I do not think some cleaning would hurt. But if the consensus is to leave the coin as is, then that is what I'll do. Thanks! Edited by mindcrime1988 01/24/2011 11:21 pm Report this Post to the Staff

Maineman750 Pillar of the Community United States 3592 Posts	Posted 01/24/2011 1:18 pm ..I am not a world coin collector...however, I have enjoyed Bitburger Pils ! I'm sure some experts will give you direction on this soon.Nice find ! Report this Post to the Staff
DVCollector Bedrock of the Community United States 10045 Posts	Posted 01/24/2011 1:53 pm It's hard to tell with remaining details, although I wouldn't put it past a collector here. What does the reverse show? I have coins from both Norway and the Netherlands which resemble what I see here. Report this Post to the Staff
svslav Pillar of the Community United States 2605 Posts	Posted 01/24/2011 7:24 pm My bet is on Prussian 3 pfennig. Report this Post to the Staff
DVCollector Bedrock of the Community United States 10045 Posts	Posted 01/24/2011 7:49 pm Svslav, I'm changing my bet to that coin. Report this Post to the Staff
mindcrime1988 New Member Germany 26 Posts	Posted 01/25/2011 1:48 pm Wow incredible eye for detail SVSLAV!! Thank you very much. After you sent the enclosed photo, I did a little more research and found out that this particular coin was minted from 1821-1842. The coins after these dates have a different crown so I know my coin fits the earlier dates. Now if I can just make it a little more legible. I have used electrolysis before to clean items and may just try it on this coin. I know this is the safest way. Thank you again! Report this Post to the Staff
t0rress Pillar of the Community Bulgaria 843 Posts	Posted 01/25/2011 1:53 pm Then 1842 3 pfennig are 2.4 cm Report this Post to the Staff
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