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Message:: [QUOTE="whithill, post: 1408450, member: 37243"]Hi,New to this forum. I'm not a coin collector at ALL, but do love metal detecting. I was at an old home site in TN yesterday and dug an old copper coin. Lots of blue-green patina and almost impossible to see any image. It seems to be the same size as a large cent. (my digging buddy had a few to compare it to). Only things we can read for sure are the letters "B" and "R" -- they appear be right next to each other, along the edge. Of course, my first thought was the word "LIBERTY" but I swear there is no "E" between the B and R. I think I might also see a "W" elsewhere on the rim.Not sure about that tho.What is also weird is on the other side, someone has disfigured the coin, looks like with a nail set or something. Deep, purposeful indentations. As I said, I know nothing about old coins. Any friendly clues as to the identity of this coin would be much appreciated. Also, why someone would gouge it like that.[ATTACH]170321.vB[/ATTACH] I know it's not worth anything and don't care about that. Just curious. I'll try and attach a photo.[/QUOTE]