What did I find?

jmr7 · Nov 2, 2013

Went out metal detecting today. Thought I had found a 1/2 dollar, but when I got home I realized it wasn't. On the front there is a face looking to the left. The date is below the face. I think I see a ?83?. Your input is greatly appreciated.
Thanks

Two of the pictures show it next to a quarter. The third is of it by itself.

Is this a coin I can try to clean? If Yes - how would I clean it?

Ice Scratcher · Nov 2, 2013

Congrats on the large cent!!!

1833?

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grinsebring · Nov 2, 2013

Coronet

large cent. Great find and in pretty good shape for being almost 200 YO

jmr7 · Nov 2, 2013

Can I clean this coin?

Is this a coin that I can clean? And if so, how would I clean it? Thanks.

DoctorTecter · Nov 2, 2013

jmr7 said:
Is this a coin that I can clean? And if so, how would I clean it? Thanks.

You can try the hot peroxide bath. It will loosen the dirt. After a few minutes pull it out and lightly rub with soft tooth brush. rinse and repeat if needed. Heat peroxide fo 45 to 60 sec in microwave remove then drop coin in.

Chuckciao · Nov 2, 2013

I would not use the hot peroxide bath on such a great find. Just drop it in plain olive oil and check it every couple of days. As the dirt becomes loose, pick at it with a toothpick. It will take a while but the results will be worth the wait!

bobda · Nov 2, 2013

Nice LC....love them coppers...use the olive oil method...

The Valley · Nov 2, 2013

I would check out Goes4ever's web site and follow his cleaning methods. I have been finding lots of early 1800s coppers and they come out great using his methods. No peroxide, no oil.
Congrats on a nice find!

Dirtfishn350 · Nov 2, 2013

AWESOME FIND!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

coin whisperer · Nov 2, 2013

Very nice find! I want a large copper someday!

Gunrunner61 · Nov 2, 2013

If it were me I'd take a tooth pick and very easy scrape the dirt off
Then a toothbrush and water and a light scrubbing........That's all..........HH

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