1830 Coronet Large Cent Newcomb Variety?
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I was informed that this might be a rare Newcomb variety. Can someone help me attribute it? Where can I go or what book do I need to help attribute Newcomb varieties myself in the future? Thank you!
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Found with a 10 second Google search.
https://www.amazon.com/United-States-Copper-Cents-1816-1857/dp/0880001399
I was informed that this might be a rare Newcomb variety. Can someone help me attribute it? Where can I go or what book do I need to help attribute Newcomb varieties myself in the future? Thank you!
It does appear to be the rarest die marriage of the year. 1830 N-9, R.6. Nice find! Value likely $1,500 or so.
As for the book of choice for this series, you must have The Cent Book, 1816-1839 by John D. Wright. I am still using my original, signed copy I acquired from the author in the late 90s. It is one of the better reference books written, imho. Nicely arranged with good photos and great attribution information.
You can also use Coinfacts:
https://www.pcgs.com/coinfacts/coin/1830-1c-large-letters-bn/1672
Click the line that says "Show Related Coins and Varieties" and you get a list of links for all Newton varieties for the date.
Nice find, according to PCGS value, you got a goodie!
Yep, that looks to be the N9, alright.
Noyes calls it R7-, well done, sir!
That's awesome! Thanks guys. I think I will send it to PCGS next week.
Thank you @numisma for the book reference. I will look into that.
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Agree with N-9. Congrats! PCGS will probably details grade it because of the graffiti on the neck, but it's still a huge coin. The Cent Book is actually on the Newman Numismatic Portal. Other online resources for attributing these includes NGC's VarietyPlus page and the catalog from the Dan Holmes sale, Part II.
Keeper of the VAM Catalog • Professional Coin Imaging • Prime Number Set • World Coins in Early America • British Trade Dollars • Variety Attribution
Boy, I hope this one doesn't get lost!
Ed. S.
(EJS)
Hahaha! The Connecticut colonial you are referring to is still 'in transit at New York distribution center.' I checked the tracking just the other day. 😞
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Nice find... Good luck with your submittal. Let us know how it goes. Cheers, RickO