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Obverse of 1794 Large Cent - Sheldon 67     Reverse of 1794 Large Cent - Sheldon 67


1794 LARGE CENT -
SHELDON 67

Variety nickname: 
Marred Face, Circular Curl

Rarity: Scarce

Images courtesy of WH

Significant examples:
MS-65.  Ex - Stack's "The Marvin Taichert Collection of U.S. Type Coins", May 9, 2001, Lot 11, plated, sold for $36,800.00  Ex: Baron St. Oswald Collection (Christie's October 1964, lot 159); Lester Merkin's sale of October 1973, lot 255; intermediaries; 1980 ANA Sale (Ivy, lot 941); R. E. Naftzger; Auction '86(Paramount's session, July 26, lot 1517)

Recent appearances:
Fine 12.  Ex - Stack's "65th Anniversary Sale", October 17-19, 2000, Lot 58, not illustrated, sold for $373.75

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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