Pro Nets Me 1824 LC

[Metal Magnet]

Had very little time last night to get out and hunt. Decided upon a farmhouse that has been very stingy. Lots of history here, but has been changed a lot and/or pounded. Decided upon a tree line very close to the road. I figure ppl wouldn't like hunting there b/se of that. Sure enough, 4 inches down at the base of a tree out pops a beauty:

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I have been very impressed with the AT Pro so far. About the only thing I haven't found is gold. But, honestly, I haven't been hunting hard for gold yet. yet.

 

[BigCatDaddy]

Nice one!! Is that a hole in it at the top??

 

[Metal Magnet]

yes, it is. that makes two hole punched LCs this year. People loved them as necklaces. I have to say that if it was a rare date, I would have been really bummed. As it is, I like it.

 

[B.RATNY]

Nice find, looks to be in great shape.
HH Butch NY

 

[GoGoGopher]

Very good shape coin, except for the hole...

HH,

 

[INCH]

I guess that coin was 100% copper when minted. That's some nice detail on the face .

 

[widebody]

[size=large]my red book for 2010 says it could have been worth $500.00. don't know if the hole affects that or not.thats thats giving it a ef-40 rating. very sharp coin. very nice find.

HH [/size]

 

[Gonehunting]

Nice find... the Large Cent is one of the coins that continue to elude me.. of course I'm in Oklahoma so I'm not holding my breath.. Congrats!

 

[John-Edmonton]

n/t

 

[hotrodzincoln]

I read somewhere, I think it was one of these forums, that the hole was for sewing the coin into a pocket lining or coat lining. I don't think pockets were very trustworthy back then.

 

[Metal Magnet]

Here is a larger pic of the front:

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has some encrustation on the coin. any ideas how i could clean that without harming the coin?

 

[INVASCdigger]

I read somewhere, I think it was one of these forums, that the hole was for sewing the coin into a pocket lining or coat lining. I don't think pockets were very trustworthy back then.

I've also heard that a penny was nailed to the foundation of an early settler's home for good luck. I've found them with a square nail hole, which supports that possible explanation for the hole.

INVASCdigger

 

[deepseeker442]

good one . wtg

 

[Big Boys Hobbies]

Awesome coin!!

 

[marcomo]

Don't be bummed about the hole, it adds character to the coin.

Absolutely beautiful find, congrats!