Large cent ID help

RJH02

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Dec 30, 2007
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Relic Hunting
I found this large cent today at a local park, I knew it was a large cent when I dug it and that it was in bad shape so I left the dirt on it til I got home to clean it up. I noticed the difference from the other large cent I found last year (1849) and identified it as a Cornet (?) head large cent. When were they made and how can the date be gone (or is it) and the stars still be there ? What should I do next? Boiling Peroxide bath? Toothbrush ? I'd like to see the date on it but it may be too far gone.
 

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i wanna say matron 1816 to 35
 

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That does look like it alot.
 

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although I can't be sure

I think I see the top of an 8 or 9 at this location

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I second the "Matron Head" for sure. Nice find.
 

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