VirginiaBikeGirl
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I spent a long hot day hunting on the colonial farm. Besides a few modern coins, I filled out the history of the one cent coin some.
The oldest is a barely recognizable “Flying Eagle” cent. First of the "small" cents, they were only made from 1856 to 1858. They are copper and nickel. I think it says 1858, but I couldn't swear to it.
Next up, an 1888 Indian Head Cent. It’s often called the Indian Head Penny, or IHP. From 1859 to 1864 it was made of copper-nickel. But from 1865 to 1909, it was bronze (95% Copper - 5% Tin and Zinc.) It was then replaced by the Lincoln Head “Wheat” cent. The found coin has a beautiful green patina.
Finally, a 1915 “wheat" cent. The Lincoln obverse was used from 1910 until the one cents were discontinued. Though they changed in composition and reverse design a few times. The one I found also has a beautiful green patina.
I found a bronze buckle with part of it’s iron prong still attached. There is also a small piece of a bronze buckle.
Plus, a good luck charm and a couple of stone projectile points. The property has two springs, makes sense that Native Americans would be nearby sometimes. I used to really look for these. Now, not so much.
Finally, an iron cap gun. I had to soak in rust dissolver and apply some wax to make it presentable. I’d say it’s old. 50? 100 years?
The oldest is a barely recognizable “Flying Eagle” cent. First of the "small" cents, they were only made from 1856 to 1858. They are copper and nickel. I think it says 1858, but I couldn't swear to it.
Next up, an 1888 Indian Head Cent. It’s often called the Indian Head Penny, or IHP. From 1859 to 1864 it was made of copper-nickel. But from 1865 to 1909, it was bronze (95% Copper - 5% Tin and Zinc.) It was then replaced by the Lincoln Head “Wheat” cent. The found coin has a beautiful green patina.
Finally, a 1915 “wheat" cent. The Lincoln obverse was used from 1910 until the one cents were discontinued. Though they changed in composition and reverse design a few times. The one I found also has a beautiful green patina.
I found a bronze buckle with part of it’s iron prong still attached. There is also a small piece of a bronze buckle.
Plus, a good luck charm and a couple of stone projectile points. The property has two springs, makes sense that Native Americans would be nearby sometimes. I used to really look for these. Now, not so much.
Finally, an iron cap gun. I had to soak in rust dissolver and apply some wax to make it presentable. I’d say it’s old. 50? 100 years?
