Draped bust half cent

Let me start off by acknowledging that this is not a metal detecting site but a coin site. I believe this group is better able to answer my question. So here goes. I recent dig up an 1804 draped bust half cent, crosslet 4 with stems. I believe that it has very good detail but I would like to know what should I do with a coin like this. Send it in and have it professionally cleaned if there is such a service or what. I think even being a dirt coin that it is still a very nice coin and not something that I expect to see in the ground again. All advice is welcome and needed. Also I hope the pictures come through as Tapatalk is my only access here. If not please message me and I will see what I can do. Thanks to all. I really enjoy reading all the post and discussions and learning from them




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In an 'Shultz' moment, I see nothing.......

 

I don't think there are professional cleaning services for coins.
There is a degree of conservation that experts can do, but a coin that may have been buried for 200 years is not going to be a great candidate for conservation.
A photo of both sides would be nice.
Nice find by the way.

 

There isn't a thing wrong with bringing in detecting finds; they're as "numismatic" as any other coin and many of us are detectorists also. Unfortunately, Tapatalk doesn't play well with this forum software, and the images aren't coming through.

Disabuse yourself of the notion that Tapatalk is "necessary" to post here. It's not. I have zero problems posting on this forum from my phone, and neither does anyone else. As far as I'm concerned, Tapatalk is just another layer of unnecessary complexity.

 

For those that are ultra curious to see the coin if you only see XX now, hit "reply" on the original post. Like magic, the image will appear.

 

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I forget that I can do it by going directly to the site. I assumed that since the pictures are visible to me that everyone can see them. I will try the other way. Thanks


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Thank you. I thought i was seeing (not seeing) things.........

 

I hope this is better.

 

Lots of environmental damage, but kool to hold........

 

Beats finding an old bottle cap. All kidding aside, that is a nice find no matter what shape it is in.

 

I like it. But I doubt it can be conserved. It's a cool find.

 

Actually, it's in rather remarkable condition considering how long it's likely been in the Ground Nap. I wouldn't consider it a candidate for "professional" conservation, but there are probably steps to be taken which could lessen the chance of further deterioration down the road. Those whose concentration is in dug coins such as this one would be the best-qualified to offer opinion. As someone who isn't afraid to conserve coins, I would offer my own opinion, but this level of corrosion is beyond my knowledge and skills.

As a general rule, those suggestions offering the lowest level of intervention can probably be considered the wisest.

 

All you need to do is wash it off with soap and water. You wont hurt it one iota. You could even run it through the dishwasher.

 

Thanks for everyone's help


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An amazing find!