Large Cent Lunchbreak and A Mystery Find

[Qball]

Went out on my lunchbreak yesterday to my usual spot. Found a Large Cent which still has some detail left on it. The soil here is pretty rough on coppers. The date is 1838. Didn't really clean it a whole lot other than rinse off the heavy dirt. The other find, which is a mystery to me, was a foot away from the LC. It is the shape of a coin and is the exact same size as the LC but not as thick. It is worn smooth on both sides and is stained a darkish color. I've tried looking at it with a magnifying glass quite a few times but can't make out any detail whatsoever. It's that smooth. Both finds were down around 8 inches. I found the 1960D silver Rosie last Thursday on my lunchbreak as well but never got a chance to post it. Hope this mild winter we're having here in the Northeast lasts till springtime. Thanks for looking and happy hunting!!

[fred sanford]

That largie is in very nice shape. Congrats on your coins. I bet that unknown is a reale. Dglantz's was like that. Wow that spot continues to surprise. Look forward to seeing what you pull next. The stuff your pulling from there goes back over 3 centuries. Keep it Bro!

[7Creeks]

Nice LC congrats

[SalemScott]

First of all, congrats on the 'big penny', she's a beauty. As for the smooth disk, any chance of getting a pic, post cleanup? I know you don't see any detail but sometimes a 2nd, third or 100th set of eyes on it can pick up a detail you hadn't noticed. Also, I was a bit confused by your description, do you think the coin is silver, copper or something else? If silver, it could be a reale, though I have no experience with the big ones. I've only found a single 1/2 reale in my time swinging. If its copper it could be an older large cent or some type of colonial coinage. My guess simply from what I see, colonial. I've dug a few and they've all had that smooth edged look with no rim. Just my 2 cents which turns out isn't even worth 2 cents.

[fsdigital12]

Nice finds while out on lunch!

[Qball]

Originally Posted by fred sanford

That largie is in very nice shape. Congrats on your coins. I bet that unknown is a reale. Dglantz's was like that. Wow that spot continues to surprise. Look forward to seeing what you pull next. The stuff your pulling from there goes back over 3 centuries. Keep it Bro!

Thanks Tim! That spot does have some history for sure. You never know what is coming out of the ground next. Found a rusted old screwdriver today. I had to laugh when I pulled that outta the hole. There is a good chance I can get out on Sunday. If the weather is decent I'll give you a shout.

[Captain Silver]

Great finds, congratulations!

[dogpound]

very cool finds, i'd be willing ta bet that the unknown coin is a halfpenny, if its just a tad bit smaller than the large cent and half as thick.

[dglantz]

Congrats on pulling some oldies. The copper is in great shape for around here. That other coin I think is a Reale. If it's paper thin that's probably what it is, I found one that worn hunting with Tim back in the fall. A great find despite being worn. And congrats on the Rosie too.

[Qball]

Originally Posted by SalemScott

First of all, congrats on the 'big penny', she's a beauty. As for the smooth disk, any chance of getting a pic, post cleanup? I know you don't see any detail but sometimes a 2nd, third or 100th set of eyes on it can pick up a detail you hadn't noticed. Also, I was a bit confused by your description, do you think the coin is silver, copper or something else? If silver, it could be a reale, though I have no experience with the big ones. I've only found a single 1/2 reale in my time swinging. If its copper it could be an older large cent or some type of colonial coinage. My guess simply from what I see, colonial. I've dug a few and they've all had that smooth edged look with no rim. Just my 2 cents which turns out isn't even worth 2 cents.

Thanks for the reply. Sorry for the confusion in the description. Honestly, I don't know what this unknown object is made out of. It has me confused. One minute I'm thinking silver. The next I'm thinking worn out copper. I have no experience either with Reale's. This find is very unique for me. Never dug anything so smooth like this before. I will try to get better pics posted this weekend.

[HEAVYMETALNUT]

1st of all nice hunt! to me it looks silver by the picture..if that's the case it's way to big to be a one reale more like 2 or 4 reale. gently drop it flatly on a hard surface silver makes that un mistakeable "clink"sound unlike a copper coin.
it's definitely 1700's no doubt.

[tater]

Shine a strong flashlight on it sideways. It brings out any detail. Look at my avatar and do it like that

[Jamflicker]

Nice finds, congrats! Hopefully you can get some details to show in the worn coin.

[Hook]

nice largie and rosie! i have no idea about the blank disc..good luck with the id!

[pescadore]

Wow !! That is a nice lunch hunt. Congrats on the LC and the mystery !!!!

[PhotoRob06]

Amazing finds! That Largie is in great shape. They don't come out that way 'round here.

[Yeki]

Absolutely awesome! What a sweeet lunch time spot!!!
Nice finds once again Brad!

[Qball]

Thanks for the replies everyone!!

[Qball]

Originally Posted by tater

Shine a strong flashlight on it sideways. It brings out any detail. Look at my avatar and do it like that

Thanks. I've tried that a few times already with no luck.

[Qball]

Originally Posted by HEAVYMETALNUT

1st of all nice hunt! to me it looks silver by the picture..if that's the case it's way to big to be a one reale more like 2 or 4 reale. gently drop it flatly on a hard surface silver makes that un mistakeable "clink"sound unlike a copper coin.
it's definitely 1700's no doubt.

Thanks for the reply Heavy!! I gently dropped it on the kitchen table and the sound is very bright and crisp. Doesn't sound anything like the LC.