As to grade, obverse is vg8 details and the reverse is vf12 details but its corroded, scratched, and as you pointed out, its been the victim of a vampire. Also, this variety usually comes on a larger, thinner planchet than normal. Oct 07, 2002 lmvs got me thinking about this again. United states large cents coin collecting guide for. The large cent was one of the first coins ever made by the u. Significant remnants of mahogany luster blanket the fields and protected areas, complementing the overall chocolate brown coloration. Coin value price chart for draped bust large cents 1c. Get the best deals on 1798 draped bust large cents when you shop the largest online selection. How to grade draped bust large cents picture grade.
Gibbs coin world staff so much change over such a small period of time. Variety attribution aids in detection of counterfeit 1799 large cent. Rrdc5c1942s02r images are courtesy of seth addison chris simpson. This coin is a welcome exception, albeit low grade. The mintage of cents dated 1798 was quite large, as shown in the figure above, which includes those coined during 1799. Theres a crack thru b of liberty, one through the 8 of the date, and a straight crack from the rim to the eye. One cent values united states penny us draped bust penny 1 cent values 1796 to 1807 1798 us one cent value penny, draped bust, reverse of 1795 1798 us one cent value penny, draped bust, reverse of 1795 1798 us one cent value penny, draped bust, 8 over 7 1798 us one cent value penny, draped bust, 8 over 7. It has been cleaned at some point and has some pittingcorrosion.
Use the picture provided to make your own grade and opinion of the item. Collecting large cents 1817 large cent likely from the randall hoard 1823 large cent 1842 large cent liberty coin service by thomas coulson the first regular issue coins struck under the authority of the united states mint were the chain cents struck in early march, 1793. It has an obverse cud at ib and some lumps at the date. Redbook lists a 1798 7 at about 50% more than other 1798 s, other than ones with a 1796 reverse and not taking into consideration the rarer varieties, so a person is more apt to want something to be the better one as is the case here, because considering all three 1798 7 varieties s150 thru s152 are a 1st hairstyle and this one is a 2nd.
Dec 19, 2006 i suspect by your user name that you will have many examples of 1798 copper to share with us and i look forward to learning about this issue from you. This is the only occasion on which a photograph of the reverse of the parmeleehallstaples 5e has been published, as bill noyes pointed out to me. Corrosion and pitting spot near the top of reverse. See every grade for draped bust large cent from agto ms66 with pictures. Also, this guide is not a claim that ones coin will obtain any grade listed if submitted to a third party grading service. As one of the first styles of coin produced by the us mint, the large cent was determined by congress to have a face value of 1100 th of a dollar. The coin in the picture is the exact coin you will receive. The reverse of this coin is rotated an entire 180 degrees from where it should be. There is also a raised inscription around the wreath that reads united states of america. Three coin dealers might agree on the grade of a coin if two of them were dead.
The surfaces are smooth and free from notable abrasions, leaving. Light marks including an old curved scrape above and to the right of the hair ribbon. My second example of this variety, which came from the phillip clover collection sold by heritage in 2012. Two of them deal with the hair style on lady liberty on the obverse of the coin. This fascinating series has probably been avidly collected longer than any other. This particular example is a neat one, with the heavy crack at of on the reverse. Style 2 is the newer type which features an additional curl of hair just above the shoulder. Most notable is that there is only one single leaf on the top of the rightside branch. Of the others, three have the reverse of 95 with a single leaves at the top of the wreath. Large cents have now come to be known as pennies, but when they were first produced this name was as foreign as the coin itself.
Phenomenal near gem 1796 draped bust cent sheldon119 reverse of 1797 1796 draped bust cent. Style 1 features the older hair style with the absence of one curl of hair. Pleasing light brown uncirculated 1798 cent 1798 1c second hair style ms62 brown ngc. Help identifying 1798 large cent error on reverse from e in. Variety attribution aids in detection of counterfeit 1799. One is a 1915d penny in a bu holder described as a 1915s. Large cents have earned a spot in history as the first coins ever minted by the united states government on its own equipment and premises they were minted from 1793 to 1857 at the mint in philadelphia, the only u. Early date large cents designs change frequently during first 22 years by william t. It is the plate coin used for sams book the cud book. Copy of m11711798prgcud m1171 1798prgcud copy m11711798pogcud. The famous 1804 silver dollar has this design as well the reverse of the kennedy half dollar in 1964. The reverse side of the 1798 large cent features in the middle a raised inscription marking the one cent face value of the coin.
The coin pictured is the exact coin you will receive. The first overdate of the type occcurred in 1798, when the 8 over 7 variety appears. In 1798, the small eagle was replaced by the heraldic eagle. Get the best deal for 1798 draped bust large cents from the largest online selection at. Raw 1798 7 draped bust 1c 8 over 7 overdate early circ us copper large cent coin. Partially surrounding the central face value is a detailed wreath, bound together by a bow. You may notice that the planchet is cracked completely through the coin near ms. Ive had this one for a while and never have gotten a proper attribution on it. This is a pleasing and mostly glossy medium brown coin that has nice eye appeal. Again, this coin came from the sam thurman collection of large cents. Attributing any large cent has the same systematic approach. One is a high grade type one standing liberty quarter described as a type two.
Help identifying 1798 large cent error on reverse from e. The 1798 large cent typically uses the 1797 reverse and all draped bust large cents after 1798 use the 1797 reverse. Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands. A more common variety, s167 shares an obverse with s166. Im not too knowledgeable about grading these earlies but i would call it fine net vg. This design is known as draped bust, heraldic eagle. Three denominations also bore the appropriate fraction. It continues downward through the n of cent and the o in of, terminating at the opposing rim. I bought it as a problem f12 and then discovered the overdate. Anyway, it is a rarity1 or common, actually, the most common 1798 cent according to sheldon. Zims crack creme after sun care herbal formula liquid spray. Here is my only 1798 large cent, an s153, which was lot 2769 from the norweb collection sale by bowers and merena on november 14 and 15, 1988. This larger copper coin was struck from 1793 to 1857 with the exception of 1815, when there was a copper shortage and a fire forced the closing of the mint. Unlike todays pennies, these large single cent coins were closer in size to a modern halfdollar.
There is some pitting along the lower right reverse rim and a small crack on certified holder. Centspleasing 1798 large cent reverse of 1796 variety 1798 draped bust large cent. Get the best deals on business 1798 year draped bust large cents 17961807 when you shop the largest online selection at. A dirtcommon variety, but surprisingly elusive without problems. As to grade, obverse is vg8 details and the reverse is. I dont see that on your coin but it might be just too worn. Seven principal types of large cents were issued in all but one. The large cent coin is 1 18 inches in diameter or 28. This coin was part of sam thurmans cud collection of large cents. Get the best deals on 1798 draped bust large cents when you shop the largest online selection at. A pleasing medium brown example that exhibits trivial handling marks as expected for the grade, but without impairments of consequence. Philadelphia 1798 year draped bust large cents 17961807. Zims crack creme original arnica myrcia oil and arnica aloe vera cream bundle. Draped bust large cents 17961807, 1800 year draped bust large cents 17961807, 1801 year draped bust large cents 17961807, 1802 year draped bust large cents 17961807, 1805 year draped bust large cents 17961807, 1798 year draped bust us early dollar coins 17941804, coin draped bust, pcgs certified draped bust large cents 17961807.
In 1815, however, a fire at the mint prevented the coin from being produced that year. Get the best deals on philadelphia 1798 year draped bust large cents 17961807. Coins for sale for draped bust type large cents items. The copper coin was made in a variety of designs from 1793 until 1857. As to grade, obverse is vg8 details and the reverse is vf12 details but its corroded, scratched, and as you pointed out, its been the victim of a vampire attack so id give it a net ag3 or g4. This page also shows coins listed for sale so you can buy and sell. Born in 1793 and immediately a source of controversy, the big pennies have been thru several redesigns and resizes, includin. Business 1798 year draped bust large cents 17961807 for. Reverse is quite weak but enough detail to positively identify the variety, including ate, amer, and the singleleaf reverse of 95, which can just be made out with a bit of effort.
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