Flat Washed Colonial Coin?

The_Detectorist · Apr 5, 2018

I found this large flat disk, which I believe to be an old copper colonial coin, six inches deep in an area that I've pulled musket balls, old flat buttons, and some late 1800 coins from. As you can see from the photos, it was highly encased in a deep green layer, and had been there for some time. I havent been able to see any identifiable marks at all. I used hydrogen peroxide three times and let the steaming peroxide 'clean' it off, removing all the dirt and extra goods without scrubbing or damaging it. It had a decent weight to it and is between 28 and 30mm in diameter, or 1 1/8 to 1 3/32in in diameter. Anyone have any ideas on what it could be, or what I could do to try and identify it further? Thanks

Redlandsyork · Apr 5, 2018

Mine looked just like that when I first dig it up. Try a quick electrolysis for a minute or so and see if you can get the crusties off that or a safer method. I around a week ago found a 1785-88 colonial copper. Mine never had a date because it was cut off from being stamped so low. I can't seem to find my exact one from doing a bunch of research but plan on taking to a coin shop to have it looked at.

Gauntlet · Apr 6, 2018

It's a Large Cent.

The_Detectorist · Apr 6, 2018

Here is a couple update pictures, after soaking in olive oil. A bust in the center is starting to show.

dlax · Apr 8, 2018

Too thin for a large cent? Maybe a king George iii.

matmit · Apr 8, 2018

Here is a pretty good link to King George coppers

http://www.britishcoingallery.com/home/george-iii/

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