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Finally broke into the 1800's this morning. A chilly morning hunt at the old high school in Pinckney MI This school dates back to the 1920's, so I thought there would be old stuff...But, I didn't expect this: 1854 Liberty Head (braided hair) Large Cent!
I couldn't tell what it was when I dug it (8"deep) because it was pretty encrusted with dirt. I didn't see a reeded edge so I was hoping! I slipped it in a special pocket in my pouch and continued to hunt. Well, I tried to continue, but the suspense was killing me. I was not far from home so my curiosity won out.
Back at home I ran some warm water on it and could start to make out the ONE...
Oh yeah, I got some clad and junk...and a 1945 wheat too.
HH, Jim
The reverse of this coin is 90 degrees from the front! Usually when you rotate (how do I say this?) top to bottom, the reverse reads horizontally, this one, the "ONE CENT" reads vertically. Is normal for a large cent? Can't seem to find out anything in my searches. Thanks, Jim
questionFinally broke into the 1800's this morning. A chilly morning hunt at the old high school in Pinckney MI This school dates back to the 1920's, so I thought there would be old stuff...But, I didn't expect this: 1854 Liberty Head (braided hair) Large Cent!
I couldn't tell what it was when I dug it (8"deep) because it was pretty encrusted with dirt. I didn't see a reeded edge so I was hoping! I slipped it in a special pocket in my pouch and continued to hunt. Well, I tried to continue, but the suspense was killing me. I was not far from home so my curiosity won out.
Back at home I ran some warm water on it and could start to make out the ONE...
Oh yeah, I got some clad and junk...and a 1945 wheat too.
HH, Jim
The reverse of this coin is 90 degrees from the front! Usually when you rotate (how do I say this?) top to bottom, the reverse reads horizontally, this one, the "ONE CENT" reads vertically. Is normal for a large cent? Can't seem to find out anything in my searches. Thanks, Jim
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