An old toasty Draped Bust large cent from the past

Discussion in 'Coin Chat' started by BostonCoins, Nov 16, 2020.

  1. BostonCoins

    BostonCoins Well-Known Member

    I've seen a few people on here recently post some rather toasty coins, and it reminded me of one I found back in 2009 metal detecting.

    I was next to a Meetinghouse in Southern New Hampshire that was built in 1732. The disc popped out of the ground and it honestly looked like an electrical outlet plug. I threw it in my collections bag and gave it no further thought.

    Later that night, threw it in a cup of water just to see what would happen, and wouldn't you know it... A head popped out at me!

    I ended up reaching out to Tom Deck (largecents.net) and believe it or not, he was 99% sure this is a 1797 (with the 1 7 97 spacing). He was 50% sure it's a S-136.

    Just blew my mind he could get ANYTHING from this old crusty! Still in my collection. Not like anyone would buy it from me anyhow!
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  4. SensibleSal66

    SensibleSal66 U.S Casual Collector / Error Collector

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    potty dollar 1878 Well-Known Member

    $15 1804 extra toasty is there any way it can be identified/ cent or half cent 20201116_150524.jpg 20201116_150537.jpg
     
  6. Lawtoad

    Lawtoad Well-Known Member


    Size. Large cent. 28.57 mm. Half cent. 23.5 mm


    This coin the word half is visible.
     
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