1849 Large Cent

[dutchtoga]

Nice detailed coin, some heavy corrosion in spots. How would you clean it up?

 

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[Metal Magnet]

i wouldnt - tells a tale with what it has. well done.

 

[g-olden years]

​Congrats! Your coin is beautifully mellow just as it is! Andi

 

[vpnavy]

Until someone pipes in - I searched

and found a bunch of threads with suggestions. Here are jsut a few...

• What's the best way to clean copper coins? (Mar 23, 2009)
• BEST WAY TO CLEAN DUG COPPER COINS (Mar 24, 2008)
• Whats the best way to clean coins after they been sitting in the ground? (Dec 01, 2006)

 

[pong12211]

Great find.. Congrats..

 

[cjon455]

that has some nice definition, I particularly like the look it has, and wouldnt do much more

 

[park pirate]

Nice LC. Dutch, i would leave it just like it is....

 

[Greylock]

I have a 49 too. Seems like they hold up well in the soil. I wouldn't go any further with the cleaning.

 

[RobRieman]

That is a beauty! Just enjoy it as it is, it looks great!

 

[Trezurehunter]

Great looking Large Cent

 

[artemis moon]

Leave her be..that old gal has some character