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1839 LARGE CENT - NEWCOMB 2
Rarity: Common
Variety Equivalents: Breen 1871
Notes:
Called "Head of 1838" because of the missing forelock.
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Images courtesy of John
D. Wright
Recent appearances:
PCGS graded EF-45 and
Del Bland graded VF-25. Ex - Ira & Larry Goldberg Coins
& Collectibles, Inc.'s "Benson Collection, Part I",
February 16, 18-20, 2001, lot 519, illustrated, where it was
described as follows: "Head of 1838, beaded cords. Newcomb-2,
Rarity-1… Medium brown and nice for the grade despite a few
trivial handling marks. Strong definition on Liberty's curls, and
with lovely color and surfaces. A glass will locate a very minor
spot on the reverse near the first S of STATES. Ex: Hollinbeck
Stamp & Coin Co. M.B.S. #28, 12/45:1132.", sold for $98.00
Del Bland graded
EF-40. Ex - Ira & Larry Goldberg Coins & Collectibles,
Inc.'s "Benson Collection, Part I", February 16, 18-20,
2001, lot 520, illustrated, where it was described as follows:
"Head of 1838, beaded cords. Newcomb-2, Rarity-1… More than
ten points sharper but around most devices are traces of verdigris
and on the reverse rim at K6 are a couple of small nicks. Dark olive
with lighter high points. The verdigris is light and not too
offensive as such things go. Ex: Barney Bluestone #84; 9/44:1161
as "Prac Unc" for $1.60.", sold for $149.00
Sources and/or recommended
reading:
"The
Cent Book 1816-1839" by John D. Wright
Relevant collector
organizations:
Early American Coppers Club
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