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Trying to figure out the date on this very badly corroded large cent.

Coin FinderCoin Finder Posts: 7,238 ✭✭✭✭✭
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I’m thinking 1794… Any thoughts?

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  • jacrispiesjacrispies Posts: 1,015 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Is there edge lettering?

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  • Coin FinderCoin Finder Posts: 7,238 ✭✭✭✭✭

    No edge lettering

  • Walkerguy21DWalkerguy21D Posts: 11,518 ✭✭✭✭✭

    My guess, via iPhone images and without my books, is 1796.

    Assuming its a plain edge thin planchet, I don’t see where any of the ‘95 varieties match the letter positions, ergo it’s a ‘96.

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