1798 LARGE CENT -
SHELDON 172
Rarity: Common
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Significant examples:
"MS-60". Ex
- Superior Galleries "Pre-Long Beach" Elite Coin Auction, May
25-27, 2003, Lot 465, sold for $25,300.00 Ex Dr. William H.
Sheldon-Dorothy Paschal-Darwin B. Palmer 9/17/71-C. Douglas Smith-Dr.
Robert A. Schuman.
Recent appearances:
Del Bland graded VF-25. Ex - Ira
& Larry Goldberg Coins & Collectibles, Inc.'s "Benson
Collection, Part I", February 16, 18-20, 2001, Lot
317,"Sheldon-172, High Rarity-2. Ex: Douglas F. Bird
6/85: Jack H. Robinson: Superior Galleries 1/89:351.",
illustrated, sold for $719.00
Sources and/or recommended
reading:
"Penny Whimsy" by Dr. William Sheldon
Relevant collector
organizations:
Early American Coppers Club
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