The nicest LC I have ever dug

[Johncoho]

I was able to get out for a short hunt and found the nicest Braided Hair LC I have ever dug. 1848 Braided Hair. Also a musket ball, a crappy 1921 Wheat and a flattened penny with a hole, and an old hatchet head. Any idea on the age of the hatchet would be appreciated. Thanks for looking and good luck out there.

 

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[Lenrac2]

That is a beauty! Congrats!!

 

[scruggs]

That is a beautiful LC! CONGRATULATIONS ON A WONDERFUL RECOVERY!

 

[JeffInMass]

That LC had to go from the bank to the spot where you found it- incredible condition- LARGE Congrats!

 

[lenmac65]

Did you dig that Large Cent out of the ground or out of the pocket of a coin dealer? That coin is in spectacular condition. Congrats!

 

[Tencents]

I'm jealous, congratulations.

 

[Johncoho]

Did you dig that Large Cent out of the ground or out of the pocket of a coin dealer? That coin is in spectacular condition. Congrats!

It came out of the ground. I couldn't believe it when i wiped it off. I used Andres pencil and some Renwax when I got it home.

 

[lenmac65]

It came out of the ground. I couldn't believe it when i wiped it off. I used Andres pencil and some Renwax when I got it home.

I was just kidding. Fantastic coin and real nice job with the preservation. I like the axe too, and hope someone can put an age to it.

 

[Digger RJ]

Very Nice!!! Congrats!!!

 

[pepperj]

A beautiful copper like this one coming out of the ground, makes the endless burnt ones distant memories. Congrats on the recovery!

 

[E-Trac-Ohio]

Wow ... that's as good as they get - congrats on a fantastic find !

 

[ANTIQUARIAN]

Wow! I just clicked the pic of your LC find and the amount of detail on that coin is truly amazing!
This was definitely a very early drop, if it were mine I'd consider sending it off to get slabbed.
Dave

"Not only is this coin very old, it's of great historical significance simply because of the time period during which it was minted. In the case of the 1848 penny, there is no mint mark. They were all made in Philadelphia. In 1848, they made 6,415,799 of these coins. As for value, they can run from $15 to $130.

Grading the 1848 Liberty Head Large Cent

When it comes to the 1848 Liberty Head Large Cent, collectors are fully aware that these coins are counterfeited quite frequently. Though this is a reality, collectors protect themselves from this by only purchasing certified, graded coins. Below, we have outlined the different coin grades as well as what those grades mean for the appearance of the 1848 Large Cent.

Uncirculated: If a coin is determined to be of Uncirculated grade, this means that the piece in question never made it out to the open market for circulation. Because of this, and because the coins were kept in safekeeping, they will appear today to be in excellent, perfect condition.

Extremely Fine: A coin that is determined to be of Extremely Fine grade is one that will be in perfect condition save for a few small, minor flaws. Whether it is a single scratch, or perhaps a chip, the damage will be hardly noticeable more often than not.

Fine: If a coin is determined to be of Fine grade, this means that the coin was probably circulated extensively, but is not extremely damaged. You will notice consistent, light scratching and smoothing, but none of this will be so significant that any of the surface imagery or lettering will have been worn away.

Good: Good is the worst grade a coin can receive and is indicative of a piece that has been both heavily circulated and damaged. In fact, some of the damage might be so severe that the surface imagery and lettering?at least part of it?might be entirely worn away."

 

[ANTIQUARIAN]

Just thought I'd share a pic of a Plumb Hatchet that I found a few weeks ago.
Here's a bit of history about the company that produced them and some before and after pics of mine following tumbling.

Fayette R. Plumb Co. - History
After completing his formal education, Fayette R. Plumb is reputed to have taken a job with the distinguished hardware concern of Lloyd, Supplee & Walton in Philadelphia. That was in 1867. His intent was to learn the hardware business. Two years later he formed a partnership with an established hammer manufacturer by the name of Jonathan Yerkes. Jonathan Yerkes was initially engaged in tool manufacturing in Moreland, Pennsylvania. Sometime around 1856 Yerkes relocated his manufactory to Frankford, Pennsylvania.

In 1869 Fayette R. Plumb bought half of the existing firm of Jonathan Yerkes. Engraved pictures of the manufactories that were included in the Fayette R. Plumb Catalog dated 1888 show the works in 1856 and 1864 with the name of Jonathan Yerkes only. Almost immediately after the partnership was formed the construction of a completely new works was commenced in what was considered an industrial section of Philadelphia. Jonathan Yerkes initially disposed of his holdings in the company to his brother Edward A. Yerkes. Apparently shortly thereafter Edward A. eventually sold out to Plumb, but the Yerkes & Plumb name was maintained for a while. The Plumb Co. bought the Washoe Tool Mfg. Co. in 1889 so they could increase their capacity to produce mattocks and picks. At that time Washoe was located on Staten Island just south of New York City. During this time Plumb was renowned worldwide for their axes the company generated and maintained a coveted reputation in other countries, one of which was Australia.

Reportedly the death of the last of the Plumbs to manage the company was in 1959. The management details are a bit sketchy for the next decade but in 1971 the Plumb Company was acquired by the Ames Co. The Ames Co. had been acquired in 1955 by Bernhard McDonough, a major businessman headquartered in Parkersburg, West Virginia. Indications are that after 1971 production by the Plumb division consisted of axes, hatchets, hammers and sledges. The Plumb hatchet-hammer combo with nail puller and shingling gauge remains a prime collectible because one tool enabled shinglers to split a shingle, drive nails, and use the notch as a combination nail holder and spacer gauge.

 

[jewelerguy]

that LC is really nice. congrats!

 

[erfranks]

Looks like a very nice day of hunting, great LC!!

 

[Steve in PA]

That's a real beauty!

 

[thrifty76now]

Your LC is a beauty.

 

[CreakyDigger]

Congrats! That is a beauty!

 

[fyrffytr1]

I think your hatchet is a shingling hatchet from the late 1800s. All your finds are nice.

 

[Silvermonkey]

Congrats on one pristine LC! What a gorgeous coin!!!