Two-Cent Piece and some Silver Coins today

[Thiltzy]

Absolutely gorgeous two center Tony and I really like the silver signet ring. Great pictures as usual!:thumbsup02:

 

[dave in iowa]

wow tony, you are a master

 

[Lodge Scent]

That's one of the prettiest 2-centers I've seen recovered !

 

[Robbie]

That 2cent is a beauty. I`ve found a 1865 which is toasted. Yours cleaned up nice.

 

[Jim D]

Congratulations Tony on a beauty.:groovy: I haven't found but one two center and that was along time ago! As I told Digger Don you guys have really been getting some great looking coins! HH

 

[TundraDigger]

Great finds Tony. Could you tell me/us your full cleaning method since it came out so great?

 

[Tony Two-Cent]

Great finds Tony. Could you tell me/us your full cleaning method since it came out so great?

I think it turned out so well due to the coin itself, not because there was anything special about my cleaning methods. Initially I cleaned it with a drop of liquid laundry detergent on a wet washcloth. I just rubbed it until most of the dirt was gone.

The second time I let the coin soak in water and dish washing liquid for a few minutes, then cleaned the stubborn dirt off with a wooden toothpick. I dried the coin off with a soft towel.

That's it! :yes:

 

[GKman]

Very nice... Those Two Cent Pieces hold up well in your area...

 

[MangoAve]

Now that I am on a browser that shows the pics, the two center looks great. The large lettering might make it more common but prob not the die crack. I shall have to check if that really is the case. I've just tried vinegar lately on some finds and it's not harming the patina but the large black areas on copper or bronze/brass items seems to come up really well. And it takes like 40 min checking at 10 min intervals and using toothbrush and water.

 

[tracyjm]

I know I'm a little slow on the draw but what a bunch of great finds! I have yet to find a two cent piece. Congratulations!!

 

[milco]

Great finds! What a great outing for some fall hunting!