Large Cents

[jlar]

Not exactly a "today" find ... found them a month or so back at a place I detect when I have a spare minute.? ?Not much to look at but thought you might like seeing them.

One is obvious 1818 ... one is between 1800 and 1807 (can't quite make out the last number) and one is what looks like 1794 (only the date is readable .. and just barely at that).? All found in the same place ... it has produced fairly well and hopefully even better once I get a better detector.

Enjoy

jlar

 

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[comfyinvermont]

I have had the same problem with the large coppers I have found in the wet areas, however this year I have found about 5 that were in nice dry areas and that makes all the difference, but they are still fun to find...Nice finds...Lance

 

[Darren in NC]

I've yet to find a large cent, jlar. Way to go. Keep at it.

 

[Ocean7]

WTG you have a good site! Keep at it and maybe you'll dig a nice silver coin.

I find baking soda and a toothbrush and water will remove some crud from coppers. If it's a soft patina - you can at least remove that flat slab look at get some definition. But you must be careful to not end up with a blank slab. Works great on Indian head pennies too!

H2O2 is what some use but I've yet to see it do any real good to an old copper.

 

[beetle662]

Very nice coins! Congrats! Still looking for a large cent... maybe it will come my next time out!