NEWP - 1796 Half Cent

Omegaraptor

Okay this one is more like a three-quarters cent. I bought it on Ebay listed as dateless for just under $14.

So this one is actually rare. Given the condition of the coin I will spare you guys the attribution contest. It is a 1796, Reverse of 1795 Sheldon-99, which is an R-5 variety (and also my first R-5 large cent). The remaining reverse detail narrows it down to either S-99 or NC-4, and the remaining portion of the date matches that of S-99 (date spaced 1-7-96, 6 not touching bust).

So yeah. I will take all the R-5 Sheldons I can get for $14 each in any grade, and I will also take all the 1796 Draped Bust cents I can get for $14 each in any grade. Getting both at the same time is even cooler. Graysheet on this variety is $400 in AG, and this one is worth… who cares. It’s one of about 50 known. (Some sources call this variety an R-5+, but I believe it is now just R-5.)

Takes a special kind of collector to appreciate something like this… but I like it for what I paid. Let’s see how many of you feel the same way…

No Headlights

You did well. Congrats.

skier07

Good job! Can’t go wrong buying three quarters of a 18th century coin for $14.

lermish

If you like it, good for you! And for $14, sure, can't go wrong for the price of a sandwich.

But since you asked if we feel the same way...I am not a special type of collector I guess.

Glen2022

very interesting. I guess since you have 3/4 of a 1/2 cent you have a 3/8th cent. Unique. Good job!

Walkerguy21D

You’ve likely easily gotten $14 worth of enjoyment out of the research and attribution you’ve done. Good for you!

LanceNewmanOCC

@Omegaraptor said:

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cohen?

i didn't realize sheldon has attributions for half cents or is that a large cent? i should be able to tell but i cannot and i'm a bit too tired to even go pull up images. i'll just let you sort me out.

Omegaraptor

@LanceNewmanOCC said:

@Omegaraptor said:

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cohen?

i didn't realize sheldon has attributions for half cents or is that a large cent? i should be able to tell but i cannot and i'm a bit too tired to even go pull up images. i'll just let you sort me out.

It is a 1796 Large Cent. The 1796 Half Cent is very rare, extremely valuable, and was only struck with the Liberty Cap design (the title is a joke). This large cent is of the Draped Bust design.

logger7

Curious if one of the 4 main services would slab it with your excellent research.

ricko

Good research... and sometimes we take what is available. Good price, and a nice piece for your collection. Cheers, RickO