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1836 LARGE CENT - NEWCOMB 2
Rarity: Common
Variety Equivalents: Breen 1863
Notes:
Regarding Proofs, Wright noted: "The only confirmed Proof from
these dies is in the ANS collection."
This was the only use of the obverse and reverse dies.
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1836 Large Cent - Newcomb 2
Images courtesy of John
D. Wright
Recent appearances:
Del Bland graded AU-50.
Ex - Ira & Larry Goldberg Coins & Collectibles, Inc.'s
"Benson Collection, Part I", February 16, 18-20, 2001, lot 495,
not illustrated, where it was described as follows: "Newcomb-2, Low
Rarity-2…Just about Mint State in sharpness but on the rim left of star
eight is a dent, other smaller ones appear on the reverse edge and above
ON is ONE is a thin scratch and a nick. Medium dark chocolate brown with a
considerable amount of faded mint red.", sold for $184.00
Sources and/or
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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