Coins & Currency - DigTreasures Forum https://digtreasures.com/community/coins-currency/ DigTreasures Discussion Board en-US Thu, 24 Sep 2026 05:14:23 +0000 wpForo 60 1867 Indian Head Penny found near 1850s Wisconsin Farmhouse https://digtreasures.com/community/coins-currency/1867-indian-head-penny-found-near-1850s-wisconsin-farmhouse/ Mon, 27 Jul 2026 23:16:49 +0000 A clean repeatable signal produced this copper cent at about seven inches.

]]> Coins & Currency Dig Treasures https://digtreasures.com/community/coins-currency/1867-indian-head-penny-found-near-1850s-wisconsin-farmhouse/ How to identify an old coin when the date is unreadable https://digtreasures.com/community/coins-currency/how-to-identify-an-old-coin-when-the-date-is-unreadable/ Mon, 27 Jul 2026 09:10:05 +0000 An unreadable date does not necessarily make a coin impossible to identify.

Start with the portrait, lettering style, diameter, metal, edge design and any visible symbols. Even a partial word or mint mark can narrow the possibilities considerably.

]]> Coins & Currency Dig Treasures https://digtreasures.com/community/coins-currency/how-to-identify-an-old-coin-when-the-date-is-unreadable/ Coin cleaning: when should you leave a find untouched? https://digtreasures.com/community/coins-currency/coin-cleaning-when-should-you-leave-a-find-untouched/ Mon, 27 Jul 2026 09:10:05 +0000 Many old coins can lose historical and collector value if cleaned aggressively.

Before cleaning an unusual or potentially valuable coin, photograph it clearly and identify it first. Avoid abrasives, wire brushes and harsh chemicals.

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