✅ SOLVED Coin...old penny???

[vandaria]

Hi all! Sorry am totally new to this and no clue what to do when you get a coin in this bad of shape. I think?? I see a 1 and then on the other side with a magnify lens I may work out the word cent but ? Any thoughts?

 

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[boris]

Soak it in olive oil for a long time, when it turns green use old toothbrushes slowly.

 

[vandaria]

Thank you boris will try that!

 

[Iron Patch]

soak it in peroxide with some brushing and possibly know what it is today!

 

[vandaria]

Ok I know it is an Indian Head penny now...just need to get it a little clearer in the date department........

** Edit** going ahead and entering as solved even tho don't have the full picture =) at least I know what it is now! Yay peroxide!

 

[sagittarius98]

Ok I know it is an Indian Head penny now...just need to get it a little clearer in the date department........

** Edit** going ahead and entering as solved even tho don't have the full picture =) at least I know what it is now! Yay peroxide!

I could even tell by the original photo.