Large cent in Wisconsin

Beige

Greenie
Jul 17, 2013
16
64
Edgar, WI
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Minelab E-Trac
Garrett Ace 350
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It's hard to find coins dating back to the mid 1800s in WI but 2 days ago I found this 1848 large cent while door knocking. I couldn't believe it when I pulled it out of the plug. The first thing I did was pull out my phone and message my brother "I just found a f^#*&n large cent!"

Any info on the coin would be appreciated!

For all of you Wisconsinites: What is the oldest coin you've found in the ground?
 

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That's a beautiful coin, congrats! :thumbsup:

Welcome to TreasureNet!

Dave
 

Great find.... What part of Wisconsin was it discovered????
 

I'm in mn, same problem. It's almost impossible to find a large cent
 

Hey Beige, I'm also from Wisconsin. The oldest coin I have found so far is an 1895 IHP, but I just started metal detecting this year. I hope I find one like yours someday!Screenshot_2016-05-14-10-21-23-1.png
 

That's as close as I needed.... Thanks for the info I will post my oldest from somewhere in Sheboygan county.

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Will 4000+ year old copper do?
 

Got a 1864 IHP from a friend's mom's house. Thick bugger, too.
 

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