1875 penny

[Sandta]

Gday all,
On a recent new permission hunt, the only coin i found was this 1875 penny
The landowner asked if i could clean it up and straighten it for him
Well , we all know that isnt going to end well (gave it a bit of a tumble anyway)
I have been through all my coins but havent got another one
So i would like to ask if someone has a decent one they would be willing to part with
Please PM me if you can help
Im happy to pay a few bucks if necessary

 

[ctxkid]

ya could warm it up a bit and gently straighten.......worth the try

 

[Sandta]

Ye mate i have considered it, and , i could still do that
I just thought it would be nice to return that one as it was found .... 'ish'
And an example of what it was originally

 

[Goldpick]

I'll see what I have got in my Vic coin collection Sandta, hopefully I can find the same year.

 

[numpty]

used a few pieces of wood, that wont damage it.

 

[silver]

Leather each side of it.
let it heat up in the sun first.... or in a pot of water, or pour boiling water over it first to get those atoms ready to slide.
thicker leather takes an impression and is easy on the coin. :Y:
here ya go.
link to page
https://www.prospectingaustralia.com/forum/viewtopic.php?pid=229571#p229571
before

after

 

[Deepseeker]

I kinda like the look of it bent like that Sandta. It's sort of surreal like a Salvador Dali creation. It's different :Y:

Also, it's a bit like those nuggets that people sometimes find that are orange, red, or black, and then they clean them up with chemicals to make them look more like gold. In its natural state it kind of gives more context as to where it was found and why it was found like that. I guess it all comes down to personal taste though in the end, and it was found by you.

 

[Dave law]

I Sandta. I have 73 if that helps.

I know its not what you asked for, but if old mate doesnt mind what the heck. Its yours if you want it. Cheers.

 

[indi]

could always tell him about the tradition of the love token which they bent the coin and gave it to there love ones makes a more interesting coin anyway

 

[Sandta]

Thanks for the offer Dave
Im still hopeful for an 1875 though

 

[AussieChris]

Decent one on ebay for $3 plus $2 postage if that helps?

https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/1875-Br...188732?hash=item3f9eebbb7c:g:aNQAAOSwj-BbEUv1

 

[silver]

Tassie has one
https://www.prospectingaustralia.com/forum/viewtopic.php?pid=523332#p523332

 

[silver]

DSA has one
https://www.prospectingaustralia.com/forum/viewtopic.php?pid=494750#p494750

 

[silver]

RJ even has one
https://www.prospectingaustralia.com/forum/viewtopic.php?pid=326878#p326878

 

[silver]

I just put 1875 into the search with show posts and hey presto.... 4 pages of search comes up :Y:

 

[deepblue]

Just remember that a 1875 Heaton penny mint in any condition is very much a sort after coin UNC sells for about $2000.00 mintage of about 750,000
cheers db

 

[Sandta]

Im not out to get someones treasure !!
I had no idea this coin could be of any value
Thanks everyone but dont worry , ill make do with what i have

 

[Goldpick]

Didn't manage to find one Sandta, your coin isn't worth much - 2000 is for an uncirculated vs bent detected example. Tell them it stopped a bushranger's bullet and saved a guys life, that's why it is bent.

 

[golddiggerart]

I only have 1873 1879 and 1880 if any of those will do. You may need to use the Andre's Crayons to clean em up. :Y: