Odd Large Cent

LongIslandFinds · Nov 2, 2009

I'm new to this forum but I've been detecting here on Long Island for years. While detecting on a friends farm yesterday, I found a large cent that has been cut into an odd shape? Could this have been done during manufacturing. The inside cuts are exactly the same size as the ourside of the large cent. Any ideas?

Wildcat1750 (nyjrbethelct) · Nov 2, 2009

I believe that alot of large cents were modified in later years as household tools, replacement parts and ornaments. Nice find! Is the date still intact or legible?

PS: Welcome to the Forum!

LongIslandFinds · Nov 2, 2009

Unfortunately, date was cut off - Thanks for the input

Krom · Nov 3, 2009

I don't know why that was "created", LIF, but it would be high on my favorites list. :yes:

achaios · Nov 3, 2009

LongIslandFinds said:
Unfortunately, date was cut off - Thanks for the input

Judging by the style of the bust, I would guess no later than the 1830's.

-- Tom

LongIslandFinds · Nov 3, 2009

That's what I think also. It appears to be what they call a Coronet which is from 1816-1839. The site is being pretty productive with alot of flat buttons, a home made button mold, miscellaneous coins and bullets. My brother went yesterday and found a nice War of 1812 Button.

Wildcat1750 (nyjrbethelct) · Nov 3, 2009

You are very fortunate to have such a site to hunt! Get back out there and Good Luck to you!

JBEXPRESS · Nov 3, 2009

Nice find, Congrats.

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