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Obverse of 1794 Large Cent - Sheldon 23     Reverse of 1794 Large Cent - Sheldon 23


1794 LARGE CENT -
SHELDON 23

Rarity: Rare

Images courtesy of WH

Recent appearances:
Net VG-7, sharpness VF-30.  Ex - Auctions by Bowers and Merena, Inc.'s "The Norweb Collection: Early American and U.S. Coins, Part III", November 14-15, 1988, Lot 2700  Purchased by Albert Holden, prior to 1913

Sources and/or recommended reading:
"Penny Whimsy" by Dr. William H. Sheldon

"Walter Breen's Complete Encyclopedia of U.S. and Colonial Coins" by Walter Breen

Relevant collector organizations:
Early American Coppers Club

 
 

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