1794 LARGE CENT -
SHELDON 71
Rarity: Common |
Images courtesy of WH
Recent appearances:
PCGS AU-58 and Del Bland
graded AU-55. Ex - Ira & Larry
Goldberg Coins & Collectibles, Inc.'s "Benson Collection, Part
I", February 16, 18-20, 2001, Lot 275, "'Head of 1794,'
Sheldon-71, Rarity-2, Ex: Major Sir Rowland Denys Guy Winn, M.C. 4th
Baron St. Oswald; Christie, Manson & Woods, Ltd. (London) 10/64:164;
A.H. Baldwin & Sons Ltd. (London); Lester Merkin; C. Douglas Smith,
1965; Alfred Bonard; Henry J. Berube (New England Coin Co.); Alan Weinberg
2/79; Del Bland 5/13/86; Herman Halpern 12/26/86; C. Douglas Smith; Dr.
Robert J. Shalowitz; Dr. Allen Bennett.", illustrated, sold for $23,000.00
ANACS Net Fine-12, VF- Details, Corroded, Edge Damage. Ex -
Heritage Numismatic Auctions, Inc.'s "Long Beach Signature
Sale", May 31-June 2, 2001, Lot 7486, not illustrated, sold for
$207.00
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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