U.S. LARGE CENTS

The large cents which are collected by many by date or types are also collected and are designated by varieties that are contained in the standard books used by collectors of this type: by Sheldon ("S" numbers) and for later dates by Newcomb ("N" numbers).   If you collect just by types you should also visit our web page for U.S. Classic Type Coins, where you will find large cents listed by their main types. There is now a very strong market in early American coins from half cents to silver dollars which are being recognized for their artistic and historical importance and relative scarcity.

We will shortly be listing many additional large cents on this page.  We have a large stock in this area, we are members of Early American Coppers which is a great group to join if you wish to be active in this area (see our page on clubs to join).  If you collect in this area, we kindly request your sending us your want list, giving dates, condition, and varieties you are seeking if you collect by varieties   (wantlists@CoinsInternational.com). 

1794, LARGE CENT, Liberty Cap Type, Head of 1794, S-22 "Bent Lock/Mounds on reverse", Very Fine-20, nice surface, two slight small flan defects on obverse, few small reverse imperfections which do not seriously detract from the overall high quality of this coin.  Strong obverse strike for variety, with bust and "LIBERTY" strong.  Recent Coin Values this this coin at $2,500.00. Ours just $1,795.00

1794, LARGE CENT, Liberty Cap Type, Head of 1794, S-25 Fine-20, slightly corroded surface, NET VG-8,  nicer surface than sounds. Brown color with few imperfections. Good obverse strike for variety, hat and bust and date strong. $1,300.00

1816, CORONET, MATRON HEAD, Newcomb-1A, Fine-12, R-5-6.  A Rare variety in a decent grade. Better than average surface, medium brown and without any serious problems.  Reverse weakly struck at the "O" in ONE and "C" in CENT as is characteristic for this variety.  A nice VF will go for $500 and upwards.  Ours only $275.00

1817 LARGE CENT, N-2, Close Date Type, CQR lists as R-4+ in choice condition. This coin was graded by ANACS as EF-40.  In terms of wear this is probably a bit better, and may be close to collectable condition census.  Has characteristic major reverse cracked die lines, and obverse open mouth and die crack at point of bust. Nice light choice chocolate color with lovely glossy surfaces. A very small surface dig right of bust is likely a flan imperfection, slightly rotated reverse. Otherwise no significant problems and a great looking coin. Deserves a premium over the ordinary condition of these coins.  $600.00 (593700)

1818 LARGE CENT, "Matron Head", N-10, ANACS MS-62 Red Brown, mostly red obverse with reverse less so, with excellent strong die crack through stars, few spots. Probably a bit better than graded. "Randall Hoard" Early American coins in top condition like this one are greatly sought after in the current market which is very strong on these late 18th and early 19th century coins.   $2,000.00

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