Variety Equivalents: Breen 1837

Notes:
The obverse die of this variety was also used on 1827 Newcomb 2.

The reverse die of this variety was also used on 1827 Newcomb 6 and 1827 Newcomb 10.

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Recent appearances:

Del Bland graded EF-45.  Ex - Ira & Larry Goldberg Coins & Collectibles, Inc.'s "Benson Collection, Part I", February 16, 18-20, 2001, lot 448, illustrated, where it was described as follows: "Newcomb-1, High Rarity-1...Sharper by five points but above and through the tops of ATES is some fine porosity almost hidden from view. Medium chocolate brown with darker brown between stars three and four and on most of the reverse.", sold for $483.00

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