1796 Large Cent - Sheldon 100

This page sponsored by:

Follow any of the active links below. If you get lost, remember - there's no place like HOME!

Previous variety | Next variety | 1796 Large Cents by Variety | Liberty Cap Large Cents by Date | Large Cents by Type

1796 LARGE CENT -
SHELDON 100

Rarity: Very Rare

Significant examples:
"VG-10". Ex - Dr. George P. French - B. Max Mehl's fixed price list, 1929, Lot 133 - T. James Clarke in 1944 - B. Max Mehl in 1950 - William Sheldon in April 1972 - R.E. Naftzger in February 1992 - Eric Streiner - John Whitney - Stack's "65th Anniversary Sale", October 17-19, 2000, Lot 65, illustrated, not sold The Noyes Plate Coin. (EAC: Extremely Fine-40. Tied with one other for Second Finest Known)"

Recent appearances:

Sources and/or recommended reading:
"Penny Whimsy" by Dr. William H. Sheldon

"Walter Breen's Complete Encyclopedia of U.S. and Colonial Coins" by Walter Breen

Relevant collector organizations:
Early American Coppers Club

© Copyright 1999-2008 Collectors Universe, Inc. - all rights reserved worldwide.
Use of any images or content on this website without prior written permission
of Collectors Universe, Inc. or the original lender is strictly prohibited!