1802 Large Cent

[xlt nh]

I took out my son and my niece last weekend to a new property that I hadn't hit yet...I really wanted them to score an old coin or two.

The property has a 25 room boarding house that dates to the mid 1800's that will soon be converted to a Bed and Breakfast, and was vacant...which worked out perfectly for my mission to get these two into the hobby!

After an hour of finding lots of clad and one 1952 wheat cent with my son's Ace 250, they both about fainted when they dug this 1802 Large Cent!! Major Score!! They both were floating on air all the way home...and still are! My niece was visiting from Louisiana, so my son agreed that she should take the coin home with her to keep to remind her of her visit to NH...made me proud! Here's a few pics of our day together and the coin...which is their Best Find.

HH, Hank 8)

 

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[xlt nh]

The coin...

 

[hollowpointred]

that is a great story and a great find. you are raising a fine boy! you should be proud of him.

 

[Gypsy Heart]

Very cool story and find! Congrats on getting the kids into a great hobby!

 

[The Seeker]

Those flowing haired large cents are my favorites..........Very nice!!

 

[Snee]

Very nice!

 

[Alchemy]

Aww, what a great kid you have...really thoughtful!
Great way to get them into the hobby, finding a large cent. Very cool!

 

[Rusty in Tenn]

Wonderful story...Now you know why you found the other coin...It is because of your sons unselfishness...Sounds like your doing a wonderful job raising him and now your reaping some of the rewards that go with it..Way to go on a great hunt and memories that last a lifetime..

Rusty

 

[bootstrap vinn]

Hey xlt nh,great find!! It looks like alot of detail on that coin.I didn't see a pic of the back can you get one? Great lookin' kids too,gotta love that quality time with the kids. Congrats! Bootstrap

 

[xlt nh]

Thanks for all your kind words...all has been passed to the kids!

I'll contact my sister and see if she can get a shot of the back of the coin...we were in a time crunch so I only got the front! I'm sure she'll be happy to...

HH, Hank 8)

 

[detectoraddict]

That would put a smile on any Dads Face

 

[Ed-NH]

Wow another large copper! I love it. Congrats, and by the way my 10 year old daughter uses the Ace 250. What a great machine that is.