Two more large cents, 1864L indian head, Maine Militia Button

[comfyinvermont]

Got back to the field that treated me so well yesterday with the 5 large coppers. Went back over some area's and found a nice 1864 L indian head in fine condition, a almost perfect 1845 large cent and an 1820 that you can just barely read. Also found a Maine Militia button, ME4A in Albert's. The button on the bottom right shows a grape leaf and grapes. The ring is gold plated and the pin is sterling. The little medal in the middle is a miniature replica of order of the crown from Belgium, (it says so on the back). I am going back to the house next door tomorrow. It is a bit older. I will let you know how it goes...Lance.

 

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[Mona Lisa]

Wow, Comfy. That first large cent is in beautiful condition. Congratulations again on a great day. Good Luck tomorrow!

 

[Nana40]

LANCE!

Great finds!

 

[SugarSand]

Awesome once again!!!

 

[jeff of pa]

as Usual

Very Nice Lance.

Congrats !

jeff

 

[comfyinvermont]

Here's a close up of the 1845 Large cent and 1864 L indian head...Lance

 

[jt70]

Those are some more great finds there today Lance.

I like how the coppers look. how did you clean them?

I have been using heated hydrogen peroxide and a little lemonjuice solution. this cleans them up great but it makes coppers very bright and the color is very "new looking". i much prefer the old brown look that your coins have. were thos all green and crapy when you dug them? if so please share your cleaning method.

 

[MalteseFalcon]

ARGH!

Seeing all of these posts from you folks in the Northeast makes me want to move there LOL!

ComfyinVermont...those are some amazing finds.
Way to go!!
HH

 

[Deadshot]

Wow that Large cent is beautiful. I think it is one of the nicest looking dug ones I have ever seen


Deadshot

 

[DetectoDude]

Congrats on another great day!!!!!!! I hope tomorrow is better yet! See ya soon, Bro

 

[comfyinvermont]

Those are some more great finds there today Lance.

I like how the coppers look. how did you clean them?

I have been using heated hydrogen peroxide and a little lemonjuice solution. this cleans them up great but it makes coppers very bright and the color is very "new looking". i much prefer the old brown look that your coins have. were thos all green and crapy when you dug them? if so please share your cleaning method.

Thanks JT. How I clean them depends on how bad they are. This is for coppers only. First I run them under warm water and use a soft brass brush to get the worst off of them. If they have a lot of the green soft gung on them I soak them in cool hydrogen peroxide, (no lemon juice, too acid) for about an hour and then brush them again. Most of the soft stuff will come off. If there is hard green gunk you will have to soak it longer, (up to 24 hours) which will loosen most of it. Then brush again. With some really hard green gunk I have had to very carfully use a pick or knife to try and break it off and then brush it. I ten to leave the hard stuff on if there is just a little of it rather than take a chance a scratching the coin. Be careful to be able to determine what is gunk and what is the green patena that has built up on the coin. The patena will look very smooth and will be a perfect image of the coin. If you scrub too hard this will come off and you will be left with a lot of pitting and a very ugly coin. (i know). When you do use the brass brush, rub very gently. When you are satisfied with the way the coin looks put on a coat of a paste wax and buff with a cloth and a soft tooth brush. It really makes the coin look extremely nice. Please note that I would not do this on a 1793 chain cent no matte what it looked like. I would have a professional do this. Since I do not sell my coins and they are just for my collection, I would rather have a nice looking coin than one that looks really bad. Hope this helps...Lance