1794 LARGE CENT -
SHELDON 41
Rarity: ScarceVariety Equivalents:
Breen 1668
Notes:
No Proofs are known of this variety.
The obverse die of this variety was also used on:
1794 Sheldon 42
This was the only use of the reverse die.
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Images courtesy of WH
Recent appearances:
Sharpness of Fine-12 but
counterstamped. Ex - Ira & Larry Goldberg Coins &
Collectibles, Inc.'s "Benson Collection, Part I", February
16, 18-20, 2001, Lot 262, " 'Head of 1794,' Sheldon-41,
Rarity-3", not illustrated, sold for $345.00
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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