Liberty Cap Half Cent 179*

[pjroo33]

Found a pretty toasted Liberty Cap Half Cent yesterday. Is there a way of determining the date based on the head shape and where the pole falls down the neck line? I can see the 179 but can't see the last digit. Thanks!

 

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[pjroo33]

Good to see your getting out Aaron. Were you around our area?

First time out in forever!! Guess a third kid will do that to you!!! It was up near Ambler.

 

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[pjroo33]

Based on those long close denticles at the bottom over towards the pole, it appears to be a 1797, not sure of variety but might be a Cohen 2. 1797 Half Cent - Cohen 2

Thanks Don! Does it look like there would be any help in cleaning further?

 

[JeffInMass]

Absolutely awesome find, regardless of the date- Congrats!

-- Jeff --

 

[Relicific]

Beautiful coin
Nice