Draped bust..I gotta see a date..Tell me how..Please..

[zaxfire69]

Hey guys. I just dug 2 large cents and I can see that one of them is a very early one. The head is facing right. Please tell me the best way. Please. I gotta see a date...I know one of them is a draped bust cause the head is facing right. Omg I am so excited...Please. Is hot peroxide the way to go? Help. I gotta see a date..

 

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[l.cutler]

Sometimes if you put aluminum foil over the coin and rub it onto the surface details can be seen that otherwise can't. Some coins are just too far gone.

 

[Zephyr]

Before you clean it, put some drops of milk on it. This will bring the details into relief & maybe you will be able to make the date out....

 

[Iron Patch]

First thing I'd try is bright light and different angles. Unless there tarnish or something blocking it, chances are there's nothing left to see.