1817 Large Cent - Newcomb 2

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Obverse of 1817 Large Cent - Newcomb 2 Reverse of 1817 Large Cent - Newcomb 2

1817 LARGE CENT - NEWCOMB 2

Rarity: Very Scarce

Variety 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.

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

Obverse of 1817 Large Cent - Newcomb 2 Reverse of 1817 Large Cent - Newcomb 2

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