Need help id'ing one cent "size":confused: coin

[kschae4]

Originally posted this on the Quattro/Safari forum. Found this coin two weeks ago. It is penny size, but a little wider. I can't positively i.d. it, but guess it may be a flying eagle cent ? Second pic is turned 180 degrees. Thanks for looking.

 

[Jim Pa]

From the looks of the coin I would think that you couldn't ruin it it by trying to pick some of the scale off with a wood toothpick.It would also let you experience certain ways of cleaning coins of that type.


Just remember not to use anything harder than the coin metal to pick away at it.Just take your time with it. You did fine with the pictures.Good luck with it.

 

[kschae4]

Jim- Will do....Thanks for the suggestions...All comments welcome.

 

[GoGoGopher]

Drop coin in Coke (the drink) until the crud is eaten off, but be carefull...It CAN eat the coin too...

HH,

 

[BusDigger]

You said "It is penny size, but a little wider", are you talking over-all diameter, or thickness?

I'd try the white glue/wax paper/freezer method 1st.

Smitty

 

[kschae4]

Yes, thicker as in wideness. Coin is exactly same size as an IH or wheatie. Have heard about the elmers glue wax paper method, but never tried it. Thanks.


http://jimyce.home.netcom.com/cleaning.html

 

[Jim West Pa]

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[kschae4]

That too, was my best guess.