Beautiful 1864 2 cent

[generic username]

mowed down some tall weeds last week and let the clippings dry out on my neighbors hay field which still has a visible foundation from the 1800's, hes more than happy to let me out there to detect.

today i got out there and swung tight up against the foundation and got a weird signal & about 5" down came out this beautiful 2 cent piece.





looking on ebay, theres quite a few of them and its hit and miss on what people are bidding on them. but im surprised to see people bidding at the moment $45 on one that is really worn & not graded. mine has alot of detail on it...... im not looking to sell but gauging value and i truly believe the condition of this is rare i think i found a beauty here

anyone suggest how i can clean off the dirt on it? its really packed tight. i got most off with dawn dish soap and warm running water. its just slightly crusty on the bottom of the wreath too, im not so worried about the crust on it.. just wanna remove the dirt.

 

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[Sooper Dave]

Great Find! That is one Beautiful 2 Center! I am sure you will make more great finds from that site! Way To Go!

 

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[GaRebel1861]

Had to come back for a second look. - That coin is in great shape and I don't think I would attempt any further cleaning. It's your's so do what you want, but it looks great just like it is. JMO.

 

[generic username]

yea i think im gonna leave it. it will come off eventually on its own im sure.

 

[detectahead]

That is one gorgeous looking coin! Soak in virgin olive oil then pick clean with a toothpick. Just my opinion. Congrats on one of the most beautiful 2 centers I have seen on the net!!

 

[smcdmc]

yea i think im gonna leave it. it will come off eventually on its own im sure.

No it won't. It is more likely to continue eating at the surface of the coin than to just "come off" all by itself. Not saying you "have" to clean it any further, just don't count on it coming off without help.

 

[stewielouie]

Sweet 2c piece!!

 

[Joe Dirt]

No it won't. It is more likely to continue eating at the surface of the coin than to just "come off" all by itself. Not saying you "have" to clean it any further, just don't count on it coming off without help.

I agree it will possibly/probably even become harder to get the crud off after it dries out for a long time! I personally would do the boiling hot peroxide bath for about 10 or even 15 mins tops, rinse well, dry it & then soak it (as detectahead mentioned) in virgin olive oil for a while & by a while I mean days or longer as this will both clean & protect it. Pat it down well with a cloth to remove the olive oil & let it dry out as much as possible. Afterwards your coin will look beautiful & be preserved from further corrosion. I've had great success with that process.

Oh by the way that is a beaut! Not to many dug up in that shape that's for sure!

 

[generic username]

i just closed out my saftey deposit box at the bank and found a injun that was still encrusted with dirt i did not clean fully, guess the dirt doesnt come off like i thought.

ill make a attempt at cleaning the 2 cent piece... to me its not worth much more than just something neat i recovered from the earth, not that i want to damage it though lol

 

[HISPAN]

Very nice cent ...congrats !