Help Identifying old coin...

[jyt2017]

I already made a thread in the beach an shallow water forum. I found the coin on the beach...

So I will just link that thread here. Thanks for your help. hh gl -Joe I can see lettering in the first pic, but the second one I can't make anything out.

http://www.treasurenet.com/forums/beach-shallow-water/444981-what-did-i-find-last-summer.html

 

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[Iron Patch]

It's a large cent.

 

[coachbedford]

It's a Draped Bust Large Cent of 1796 - 1807. Can you see any of the date? 1796, 1799 and 1804 are particularly desirable dates.

 

[jyt2017]

The best I can make out is a barely legible 7 where the 17XX is. I will try an take better pics with my wifes phone when she gets home. Thanks for the help. lol. I had no idea I found this. Even if its trashed. hh gl -Joe

It's a Draped Bust Large Cent of 1796 - 1807. Can you see any of the date? 1796, 1799 and 1804 are particularly desirable dates.

 

[coachbedford]

Any 1700's U.S. Mint coin is a great find no matter the condition-- I haven't come close to finding one of those yet.

 

[Patriot Relics]

Congrats on the LC! Found my first 1700's large cent last week as well.

 

[jyt2017]

Thanks man. I wish she was in better shape, but love it. I can't believe I didn't know I had it!!! lol. hh gl -Joe

Congrats on the LC! Found my first 1700's large cent last week as well.

 

[tokameel]

Get a pencil and a sheet of white paper. Put paper over the coin and SOFTLY get a rubbing of the coin.

It's help me get a better picture of some of my old, flat coins.

 

[coinman123]

I highlighted the bust which I can see in the rotated photo, draped bust for sure.


Coinman123,