Mystery Coin

[NJ Garrett]

I found this in a park in NJ. It was dug fairly close to an 1857 canadian bank token. Similar depth.

Coin diameter is ~29mm, Approximately 1mm thickness (if this helps).

Any input would be greatly appreciated. I can't find any markings at all!

Thanks!

Kevin

 

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[DeepseekerADS]

Several years of large cents were 29mm in diameter.

Coin Size Chart For US and Foreign Coins

 

[Mackaydon]

Doesn't appear you'd lose anything by attempting to clean it up--and see what might be underneath.
Don........

 

[NJ Garrett]

Thanks Don! I'm willing to try, but I've never done this on any coin. This would be new territory for me. If you have advice on how to proceed, I'd really appreciate it! I'll post "after pics"!

Kevin

 

[Mackaydon]

Kevin:
I suggest you start here and see what other TN-ers have done:
Cleaning & Preservation
Don........

 

[NJ Garrett]

Making Progress

Here's the coin after following the peroxide clean up. 2 hours in hot peroxide, and I think that I'm starting to see some detail, or my imagination is getting better.

I think that I see a bust on one side. I can mostly make out the cranium, but not many details. I can almost convice myself that I see a "1 8" at the bottom of the coin.

On the back, I can't make out anything. I could convince myself that I see a wreath, but that's after looking at the early large cents.

Any feedback would be greatly appreciated!

Kevin

 

[NJ Garrett]

Also, here is the edge. It seems like it has a "rope" look to it. Maybe that helps someone?

 

[aka da Prof]

I've left some of the 'faceless disks' in my change pocket for months hoping some detail might show-- they ( if not lost) just get shiny copper 'faceless disks' ------

 

[filmiracl]

Everyone has their own techniques for dealing with coins that are in that bad of shape. Some people suggest putting it in a little bit of heavy cream so that is just barely covers the coin, or putting it under paper and scribbling on top with a pencil. My technique is to scrub it with a scotchbrite pad (those rough green pads.) Of course, it destroys the coin, but it's already destroyed as is... it sometimes will shine the bust or large details, giving you something enough to figure out what it is... unfortunately I don't have any before & after pics to show anymore.

 

[nsdq]

She is toasty for sure,,,,,,, also it appear to have a horse bust on it or i am seeing things KG111 ?

 

[CoilyGirl]

I've done the toothpick method for trying to scrape crud off of old coins and it can help bring out some detail without much damage to the coin. Just get a wooden toothpick where you think you see some detail and start rubbing.

 

[nsdq]

Fogive my post i am seeing thing and not thinking clear on new meds for migraines