1817 LARGE CENT - NEWCOMB 2
Rarity: Very ScarceVariety Equivalents:
Breen 1796
Notes:
The obverse die of this variety was also used on 1817
Newcomb 1.
The reverse die of this
variety was also used on 1816
Newcomb 2.
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Images courtesy of Superior
Stamp & Coin
Recent appearances:
Del Bland graded VF-25.
Ex - Ira & Larry Goldberg Coins & Collectibles, Inc.'s
"Benson Collection, Part I", February 16, 18-20, 2001, Lot 401,
"Newcomb-2, Low Rarity-3", illustrated, sold for $805.00
Sources and
recommended reading:
"The
Cent Book 1816-1839" by John D. Wright
"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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