1796 LARGE CENT -
SHELDON 86
Rarity: Rare |
Images courtesy of Superior
Galleries
Recent appearances:
Del Bland graded Fine-12.
Ex - G. Lee Kuntz; Douglas F. Bird;
Gary Ruttenberg: M + G Auctions 8/96:112; Stuart "Mac" MacDonald;
Heritage Numismatic Auctions 8/97:5092 - Ira & Larry Goldberg Coins & Collectibles, Inc.'s "Benson
Collection, Part I", February 16, 18-20, 2001, Lot 285, illustrated, sold
for $546.00
"Good-5"
(illustrated above). Ex
- McCawley & Grellman Auctions, Inc., January 12, 1992, Lot 46 - Superior Galleries' "J.R. Frankenfield Collection",
February 17, 2001, Lot 292, plated, sold for $632.50,
"MDS"
"Good-5". Ex
- McLaughlin & Robinson, February 1987, Lot 257 - Superior Galleries' "J.R. Frankenfield Collection",
February 17, 2001, Lot 292, plated, sold for $333.50, "Clipped
planchet...MDS"
Sources and/or
recommended reading:
"Penny Whimsy" by Dr. William H. Sheldon
Relevant collector
organizations:
Early American Coppers Club
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