Got My First Large Cent With The Safari Today

[Safari***Ohio]

Just got back from hunting a very old foundation in the woods close to where I live. Had the Safari a little over a month now - approx. 20 hrs. in the field with it. Trying out Andy's , Quattro Book coin program of - (14-15) and (32-33-34-35-36-37-3 only. Got a solid (3 - even when crossed from three different angles - the large cent was right at the bottom of the plug when it came out of the ground - down approx. 6" . The coin looks in good condition over all - I should be able to read the date after soaking it in olive oil for the next few days. A GREAT way to spend a Sunday afternoon for sure!

 

[CONDUCTOR7E]

Awesome job!!!!! I still gasp when I pull them out of a hole! My first one was a 1798 Draped bust type that the date was barely readable only with a magnifying glass.It's quite an incredible feeling isn't it!

 

[Ray in WA]

Awesome job on the large cent! Can we see a pic?

Ray

 

[NiagracountyNY]

Awesome!Glad you had a great Hunt...Lets us see some pics when u get a chance plz...HH

 

[Safari***Ohio]

I've been soaking the large cent in olive oil - it's not completely clean - but I can finally read the date ... it's an 1856. I don't know how to grade coins but it looks in fairly good condition for being buried for over 150 yrs.! I'll post a few photo's of the coin once it's done soaking - probably next week.

 

[Safari***Ohio]

A typo corrected from my last post - the correct date ( clear and easy to read )on this coin is - 1846.

 

[ronaldj2]

WOW!! Thats one of the best ways to clean and preserve an older coin pure virgin olive oil. Great job finding that coin . My oldest coin a 1787 New Jersey copper got the oil treatment, works really well. Congrats again, pics please, we need a little icing on the cake !! Ron