Newcomb large cent varieties books

Newcomb discerned five varieties for 1857, one large date and four small date. Recently came across a large cent i picked up years ago as part of my rotated coin collection that has a grellman card with it didnt know what it was when i got the coin, but i sure do now. One cent piece as well as advocated for the use of cent as the denomination over the familiar british currency unit known as the penny. At 24mm it was large and it was of 100% copper composition. Large cent authority john wright said he expected the coin to be called an n5. Participation in the early american copper coin project allows ana members age 17 and younger to earn awards such as early american large cents, half cents, reference books, or supplies by just being active in the coincollecting hobby, writing articles or school reports, doing a presentation for school or scouts, exhibiting, completing correspondence or summer seminar courses or.

Originally published in 1944, this new and revised edition of newcomb s large cents 18161857, is the most authoritative reference works for identifying varieties within the large cent series for that time period. Originally published in 1944, this new and revised edition of newcombs large cents 18161857, is the most authoritative reference works for identifying varieties within. These join volumes 1 and 2, previously issued, which covered the 1793 to 1797 period. I added more varieties then were in the red book to make the chase more difficult. The 1825 large cent combines an newcomb4 obverse with a newcomb10 reverse. Oct 09, 2019 once again, 1833 newcomb 5, except for the date. Clapp 1947 howard rounds newcomb book summary clapp and newcombs thorough study on large cent varieties of the years 1795, 1796, 1797, and 1800 clapps work on the 1798 and 1799 cents had appeared in 1931. The american numismatic association ana is one of the oldest and most widely known coin organizations that cater to collectors of all kinds of coins, including large cents. Each date is broken down into the newcomb variety numbers. Dec 22, 2011 for decades, denis loring has been one of the most accomplished and knowledgeable collectors of large cents. Jan 12, 2012 the 1825 large cent combines an newcomb 4 obverse with a newcomb 10 reverse. The last year of mintage for braided hair large cents was 1857. It did set a rough standard for subsequent designs insofar as size, weight and composition. Newcomb in united states copper cents 18161857, published in 1944.

The initial designs, which can be found on large cents minted in 1793, was very simplistic in its design. Our 45day money back guarantee makes ordering risk free. Newman numismatic portal at washington university in st. Following specialized articles and books listing furnished by mark borckardt.

This page is dedicated to everything related to the collecting of early united states copper coins, with an emphasis on large cents. The 1857 large cent is a nice coin to stumble across. Each represents, for the dates under consideration, the first. The coronet large cent value tends to begin an increase in ef40 extremely fine and au about uncirculated they almost double in value. Wright of saint joseph, michigan, has collected this series for over forty years, and has written many numismatic articles over the past. 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.

Once in the collection of noted 19th century numismatist edward cogan, this example of the newcomb 3 variety of 1825 coronet cent exhibits a large 8 in the date, small stars, and medium letters. Ive got three books that cover some of these coins. Braided hair large cents refers to the weave across libertys forehead and below her coronet. This page also shows coins listed for sale so you can buy and sell. Buy large cents 1793 1857 online large cent coin values. While newcomb s numbering system is still employed, the standard attribution guide for this series is the book by john r. Ngc will assign newcomb n numbers to all cents from 1839 through 1857. We have a excellent selection of these largesize copper coins in stock, from the common to the rare, from the 18th century to the mid19th century.

Get the best deals on braided hair large cents 1839 1857. Sheldon took over their descriptions, introduced a mistake by omitting the remark about the cut for s122, 1797 nc2, and 1797 nc3, and inserted the late discovery by henry hines of clappnewcomb 28 right before clappnewcomb 6 clapp and newcomb 1947, 4849, 58. 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. Benjamin franklin submitted the idea for the first design for the u. Grellman said andrews wrote the first attribution guide for the large cents of 1816 to 1857, published in 1883, which was expanded upon by newcomb in 1944 for his large cent reference. Can anyone recommend any good books on large cents other. He was the first to identify and catalog the differences in u. Several dozen different varieties were produced, one of which, the starred. Dec 02, 20 minor varieties do exist, however, and these were first listed by frank c. A guide book of half cents and large cents, 1st edition the official red book.

Thus books like the clapp newcomb sheldon works on large cent varieties, and the beistleoverton works on half dollar varieties. While newcombs numbering system is still employed, the standard attribution guide for this series is the book by john r. Im just beginning to acquire a set of large cents according to redbook. These two photos show doubling to the 5 and the second 1 in the date of an 1851 large cent that we have listed as 1851 1. Like most, newcomb varieties are named for the man who devoted his life to researching them. This is considered the varieties bible by many collectors of late date cents. Unlike todays pennies, these large singlecent coins were closer in size to a modern halfdollar. This is the first new standard reference work on varieties of u. United states large cents volume 1, 17931794 by noyes. N numbers remain standard today, though their attribution is much easier now with john r. Born in 1793 and immediately a source of controversy, the big pennies have been thru several redesigns and resizes, includin.

First issued in 1793, production of large cents continued through 1857 with numerous varieties. The standard guide to united states large cent varieties for the years covered. The interest level in a large cent is almost always greater if loring was a present or. Sheldon, whose definitive early american cents was published in 1949 and revised in 1958 as penny whimsy with the aid of dorothy paschal and walter breen. In other words, the first variety for each date is n1, followed by n2, n3, etc. Thus books like the clappnewcombsheldon works on large cent varieties, and the beistleoverton works on half dollar varieties. Its a great book that has a few photo errors, but it covers the sheldon varieties not the newcomb varieties. Twin leaf collection of large cents ready for auction. Newcomb in 1938 and published by stacks of new york in 1944 as united states copper cents 18161857. There were actually 11 major large letters subvarieties and only 1 medium letters variety known as newcomb6 or n6. Minor varieties do exist, however, and these were first listed by frank c. Turnaround time is not guaranteed but we will make every effort to return the order in the time specified. The new books are united states large cents, volume 5, 1816 to 1845. Make offer 1857 braided hair large cent large date.

The early american coppers club offers links, information, and other resources for large cent collectors. United states copper cents, 18161857 howard rounds newcomb, george h. Grellman said andrews wrote the first attribution guide for the large cents of 1816 to 1857, published in 1883, which was expanded upon by newcomb in. Braided hair large cents 18391857 littleton coin company. With that said, however, the design of this singlecent coin changed many times throughout its long time in production. Box 2731 springfield, mo 658012731 phone 417 8481090. However, its an expensive book, only 38 out of 754 pages are devoted to large cents, and much of the information is either highly technical or may be found in other large cent references. These two photos show doubling to the 5 and the second 1 in the date of an 1851 large cent that we have listed as. The robert kellert collection of united states large cents, 18161857.

The new books are united states large cents, volume 5, 1816 to 1845, and volume 6, 1846 to 1857. Lot 8 1840s braided hair large cents penny estate find no duplicates 1c. United states copper cents 18161857 by newcomb originally published in 1944 this new and revised edition of newcomb s large cents 18161857 is considered to be the most authoritative reference works for identifying varieties within the large cent series for that time period. May 15, 2015 once in the collection of noted 19th century numismatist edward cogan, this example of the newcomb 3 variety of 1825 coronet cent exhibits a large 8 in the date, small stars, and medium letters. In particular, this version of the book is quite obviously a reprint of the original material. The three books reprinted in this volume can truly be called classics in the field. To submit coins, verify particular coin is recognized under this program by referring to the list below.

It still remains an exceptional source for the later large cent varieties. This book is wellknown for being the golden standard for large cent attribution. Early american copper coin project american numismatic. United states copper cents, 18161857 newcomb, howard rounds, clapp, george h. While the fugio cent designed by james jarvis was minted along the lines of franklins idea it was a piece of official contract coinage and not issued directly by the federal government. Jun 23, 20 united states copper cents, 18161857 newcomb, howard rounds, clapp, george h. The large cent coin is 1 18 inches in diameter or 28. And on worn or corroded late date large cents it can be impossible at times just my opinion.

The large cent was one of the first coins ever made by the u. Originally published in 1944 this new and revised edition of newcomb s large cents 18161857 is considered to be the most authoritative reference works for identifying varieties within the large cent series for that time period. Howard newcomb s numbers begin anew with each date. Newcomb devoted years to identifying and describing thousands of minor varieties. My specialty is collecting the early dates, 1793 to 1814, by sheldon variety. One of the best books available that has extensive information on the different types and varieties in the united states large cent series is the hand book of united states coins. To determine the variety for your cent would require images of both obverse and reverse. Another nice mouse on head cent, this from the latest state of the newcomb 8. Coronet matron large cent value 181639 civil war token.

I got a few want lists for newcomb, middle date large cents when i was a dealer. As far as the coins design is concerned, the large cent always kept things simple. With the books you will know what to look for on each of the varieties and can then work your way thru them. While the fugio cent designed by james jarvis was minted along the lines of franklins idea it was a piece of official contract coinage and not issued directly by the federal. Newcomb was a well respected professional grader and collector of coins. Sheldon numbers have become the standard for designating the varieties of 1793 1814 cents. Newcombs book picks up where sheldons book leaves off, we found this book very difficult to use, especially on lower grade coins as there are very subtle differences with many of the newcomb varieties. Large cents were produced in philadelphia between the years of 1793 and 1857. Wright of saint joseph, michigan, has collected this series for over forty years, and has written many numismatic. The copper coin was made in a variety of designs from 1793 until 1857. The order for these four varieties is due to clapp and newcomb. Large cents were produced continuously from 1793 to 1857, with the solitary exception. My personal preference on the middle dates is the cent book by john wright.

Despite a fairly nondescript and rather ugly cover, the contents of the book have been reproduced wonderfully. The definitive work on these late dates was completed by howard r. This fascinating series has probably been avidly collected longer than any other. John wright, author of the cent book 18161839, wrote in 1992, number 11 accounts for nearly half of all 1827 cents. For the late date newcomb varieties youve got to get attribution guide to united states large cents 1840 to 1857 by robert grellman. Rick snows first book on indian cent varieties 1992 along with kevin flynns extensive look at misplaced dates was a good starting. The cent book was released at the 25th anniversary convention of early american coppers eac on 35 april, 1992. Make offer 1852 1c newcomb12 braided hair large cent xf k9878. Newcomb published a guide to the cents of 18161857 in 1944 and he had not even seen this coin.