Variety Equivalents: Breen 1838

Notes:
The obverse die of this variety was also used on 1828 Newcomb 2, 1828 Newcomb 4, 1828 Newcomb 5, and 1828 Newcomb 12.

The reverse die of this variety was also used on 1827 Newcomb 3 and 1827 Newcomb 8.

Images courtesy of Superior Stamp & Coin

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 453, illustrated, where it was described as follows: "Large narrow date. Newcomb-3, Rarity-2...Sharper by five points but the surfaces are not perfectly smooth. Glossy dark olive and very appealing. Well struck and an early die state, before the crack appears through the 8 to the curls. Ex: James G. Macallister, circa 1945 at $10.", sold for $218.00

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