Strange large cent carving...

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Does anyone have any info on this large cent. Completly worn on obverse and almost on reverse.

J Booth has been carved into it but backwards.

Anyone have any idea?


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  • JBK
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    @MWallace said:
    One possibility is it was used to press into a wax seal on a letter.
    Very cool piece.

    That was my first thought, too.

  • COINS MAKE CENTS
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    @MWallace said:
    One possibility is it was used to press into a wax seal on a letter.
    Very cool piece.

    Oh wow, didnt think of a wax press. Thats a great thought.

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