1802 LARGE CENT -
SHELDON 235
Rarity: Very Scarce
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Images courtesy of Ira
& Larry Goldberg Coins & Collectibles
Significant examples:
PCGS MS-66 Red and Brown
- Dr. Henry W. Beckwith Collection (S.H. Chapman, April 1923), lot 27
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Elmer Sears
- Howard Rounds Newcomb
- J.C. Morgenthau & Co. #458 02/1945:370
- T. James Clarke
- Dr. William H. Sheldon
- R.E. Naftzger, Jr., purchased on April 19, 1972
- Eric Streiner, purchased on February 23, 1992
- Jay Parrino (The Mint)
- Gil Clark
- Heritage 07/2003:6464, unsold.
- Heritage 09/2003:5291, not sold
- Goldbergs 02/2005:816
Plated in Howard Newcomb's book on 1801, '02, '03 cents; the obverse was
plated in Sheldon's Early American Cents and Penny Whimsy. The obverse and
reverse were both plated in Bill Noyes' book U.S. Large Cents, 1793-1814
Sources and/or recommended
reading:
"Penny Whimsy" by Dr. William Sheldon
Relevant collector organizations:
Early American Coppers Club
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