US Large Cent, and unknown?

[CreekWalker]

Found the large cent at the 1860's site. The center one has me baffled. Is it british possibly. Used Louisana hot sauce to clean the goop off.

 

[CreekWalker]

The backside.

 

[MIdigger]

Is it brass or maybe gold? Interesting finds you have.

 

[TJSJHART]

did you try silver test on the
middle one?

 

[CreekWalker]

My Son said it looks like gold too! I have a 10K to 18K acid test. I will try the 10K first.

 

[CreekWalker]

I don't have the silver kit, need to order one from Kitco!

 

[CreekWalker]

Well, I put a drop of 10K acid on the middle coin, in a area where it is clean metal. Sat there about 6 seconds and nothing, then started bubbling a little, left a light tarnish, a delayed reaction! So the results seems to indicate a low grade gold content. Maybe!

 

[JustDugIt]

2nd one would not be that deformed if it was low grade gold unless in a fire


if its gold its 22-24kt..sure looks gold

 

[CreekWalker]

Thanks! Will give it a soaking in a mild cleaner. Would like to ID it.

 

[historycarve]

If you go and buy the book The Instant Coin Collector: Everything You Need to Know to Get Started Now by Arlyn G. Sieber you will find it on page 230: Chapter 26

The title of it in the book is "Braided Hair"

The date is 1840-1857
The designer is Christian Gobrecht
It is 100% copper and the value is $40.00-$80.00
Diameter 27.5 and weight is 10.89 oz.