Oct 18, 2010 Finds: 1797 Draped Bust Large Cent

pcgs69

Got back to the same field. It's slow going, but after about an hour got a 12-46 reading on the e-trac, which is usually a quarter reading (and large cents, but I never assume a large cent). Couldn't id then and there, but after a quick rinse... 1797! Used some hydrogen peroxide and it did a good job. May soak more later. It's not pretty, but still a nice keeper.

Also picked up a 1927 Buffalo nickel, broken 1800s button, and a possible musketball.

HH all!

ricko

As an MD find.. it IS pretty...... well done. That field is really giving up some nice stuff. HH Cheers, RickO

johnny9434

coool find. that field is treating you pretty good

kevinstang

Wow, great finds from that site-now you just need to find the 1799 and maybe a chain cent in that field!

ormandh

I found one of these, an 1806, but when I put it in olive oil the date disappeared. -Dan

ormandh

Very nice find though!

pcgs69

<< <i>I found one of these, an 1806, but when I put it in olive oil the date disappeared. -Dan >>



oh man, sorry to hear that! that's one of the tough things about early coppers. I didn't even try cleaning the 1798 I found before this because I'm almost certain it'd be a blank disc!

On another detecting forum, one member was talking how he found a chain cent somewhere in the woods. Upon rinsing it in a nearby puddle... all of the remaining detail came off. Can you imagine losing a chain cent? ouch!

johnny9434

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<< <i>I found one of these, an 1806, but when I put it in olive oil the date disappeared. -Dan >>



oh man, sorry to hear that! that's one of the tough things about early coppers. I didn't even try cleaning the 1798 I found before this because I'm almost certain it'd be a blank disc!

On another detecting forum, one member was talking how he found a chain cent somewhere in the woods. Upon rinsing it in a nearby puddle... all of the remaining detail came off. Can you imagine losing a chain cent? ouch! >>



that would be a major bummer