1796 LARGE CENT -
SHELDON 89
Rarity: Scarce
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Recent appearances:
Del Bland graded VF-30. Ex
- Ira & Larry Goldberg Coins & Collectibles, Inc.'s "Benson
Collection, Part I", February 16, 18-20, 2001, Lot 283, "Liberty
cap, Sheldon-89, Rarity-3. Ex: Dr. George P. French 3/21/29; B. Max
Mehl F.P.L., 1929:108 at $40; T. James Clarke, 1944; B. Max Mehl; B. Max Mehl
M.B.S. #106 6/45:1656 at $45", illustrated, sold for $4,600.00
ANACS Tooled, VF Details, Net Fine 12. Ex - Heritage Numismatic
Auctions, Inc.'s "Philadelphia 2000 Signature Sale", August
6-7, 2000, Lot 6566, "Sheldon-89", not illustrated, sold for
$494.50
Fine-12. Ex - Stack's "The University of Notre Dame Sale",
March 20-21, 2001, Lot 82, "Sheldon-89, crowded head, triple
leaf", sold for $603.75
VG-10. Ex- Stack's "The September Sale", September
12-13, 2000, Lot 63, "Sheldon-89", sold for $264.00
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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