Sheldon wrote about in early american cents in 1949. Numismatic reference list american numismatic association. Wonderful large cent coin collection of tom reynolds to be. Each coin book we carry is designed to meet a specific customer need, whether its a general information book about the history of coin collecting, an official red book title, or a particular guide for determining the value of certain metals and time periods. This is the quuintisential large cent variety indentification guide for 17931814 large u. My library in progress large cents coin community forum. Despite a fairly nondescript and rather ugly cover, the contents of the book have been reproduced wonderfully. He was a member of the original ana grading board, and was a consultant to anacs for over a decade for authentication and grading of early u. Grading and provenance information has been cobbled together using the works of del bland and william c. United states large cents 17931794 by william noyes.
The masterwork by the best known name in middledates. Large cents won the silver heath literary award in 1969. Feb 12, 2016 beyond its storied history, the large cent is noteworthy for being the plate coin for the variety in the 1991 william c. I have adams, breen, grellman, newcomb, noyes, and sheldon, but the cent book is the best rich striley the pictures are so sharp they make attributing an absolute pleasure jules reiver if you want to know large cents, get the cent book. Buying scarce numismatic books and catalogs buying scarce numismatic books and catalogs. They represent the third step in the infant philadelphia mints quest for a permanent cent design, succeeding the chain and wreath cents that began the new decimal coinage early in 1793. John wrights the cent book or noyes second volume of his pair of books are good for middle dates. The author can be contacted via email at thejohn at. Some months later when i buy bill noyes twovolume book on the early and middle date large cents, i recognize the landmark contribution he made to attributing large cents. In an effort to keep an uptodate census for large cents, william noyes and jon lusk maintain a data base, entitled numistudy noyes lusk copper data base, where information is continuously updated as new specimens are reported. Early american, half cents, large cents small cents two cents, three cents and twenty cents nickels half dimes and dimes quarters half dollars dollars gold type commemoratives proof sets errors and varieties. Nonetheless, i still prefer the cheaper illustrations in the breen book, most likely because i saw them first and got used to relying on them. United states large cents 17931814 and 18161839 willian.
The large cent was one of the first coins ever made by the u. Coins, whitman in 1979, and the chapter it makes cents in perspectives in numismatics in 1986. Read, highlight, and take notes, across web, tablet, and phone. Regal 1793 s9 wreath cent phenomenal ms69 pcgs bn grade the single highestgraded early large cent of any type or variety 1793 wreath cent. The liberty cap large cents of 17931796 are the classics of early american copper coinage. Coin collector books about early copper coins sell rare coins. Some grading may not reflect early american coppers.
Varieties are well described and placed in an emission sequence that has been significantly updated since the book was published. This book is the standard reference for the 18161839 date cents. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. Noyes, email solicitations, auction catalog research and crossreferencing. So, there is certainly a consensus that this coin grades in the vg10 to fine12 range. This magnificent gem, indeed incomparable, was featured in our cardinal collection sale in january. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. These join volumes 1 and 2, previously issued, which covered the 1793 to 1797 period. This is an alternative to the noyes middle date book listed above, and if you are a middle date collector, you will want both books. United states large cents 17951797 by william noyes. I cannot answer your internet question directly but noyes has a 6 volume set for all the dates that replaces his first books. Nonetheless, i still prefer the cheaper illustrations in the breen book, most likely because i saw them first. We have new and used copies available, in 0 edition starting at.
Oct 18, 2006 2 united states large cents 17931814, by noyes. Noyes large cent reference set of two 1793 1814 and 1816 1839. Beyond its storied history, the large cent is noteworthy for being the plate coin for the variety in the 1991 william c. At that time, sheldon believed this cent and the french cent were two different coins. The following list of numismatic reference material was compiled primarily by brandon kelley of anaconda rare coins and the members of the collectors universe pcgs forums. Englishborn edward cogan added large cents to his line of books and art work. Numismatic literature wanted half cents american half cents.
Jan 27, 2016 three famous large cent specialists all grade it as vg10, noyes, bland and grellman. You can see part of the inside of the breen book in the second picture. What i do is go to the book first and then verify anything if needed with an internet search of the sheldon number images i picked from the books. This book is only surpassed in its usefullness by the new noyes book set. Three famous large cent specialists all grade it as vg10, noyes, bland and grellman. This book is wellknown for being the golden standard for large cent attribution.
Sheldons ethics have come into question his book still remains the cornerstone of early cent identification. This listing is for an authentic used copy of of united states large cents 17931814. United states large cents 18161839 by william noyes. It is a well bound book with glossy coated pages, large images, and tons of information. The new books are united states large cents, volume 5, 1816 to 1845, and volume 6, 1846 to 1857. It has really nice close up photos of many of the different variety attributions, as well as many details and. You can purchase these directly from the author at.
Charles williams was the cincinnati collector that dr. The large cent coin is 1 18 inches in diameter or 28. United states large cents 17931814 and 18161839 william. Ive just okd the final draft of the new 17931794 large cent book and it should be printed, bound, and ready for shipment by the first part of august. Large cent books there are several different books available for large cents, but in my opinion, there are two that are absolutely a musthave for the early or middledate enthusiast, and they are the twovolume set by bill noyes. Read about the history of coronet head cents, including coronet cents. A twin to his book on early dates, and even more of an improvement over its predecessor as an attribution guide.
Noyes reference to the series united states large cents 17931814. Volume 9, number 27, july 2, 2006, article 4 noyes 17931794 large cent book being printed jon lusk writes. Click to read more about united states large cents 1793 1814 by william c. The third picture shows the variety diagnostics for the 1828 cent in the newcomb book. Long the bible of early copper collectors, this book is an update of a 1949 work by sheldon, early american cents.
Includes the current condition census for the top 18 pieces. The ans library has levicks book of rubbings of 1793 cents. A complete price guide for all half cents and large cents, 17931857. American half cents little half sisters by roger cohen, jr. Question about the book with large cent by newcomb coin. Because you are dealing directly with the author dont forget you can even have it autographed.
Great written description, though book by noyes is suppose to include pictures that are far more useful. April 17, 2020 grading and provenance information has been cobbled together using the works of del bland and william c. Can anyone recommend any good books on large cents other. United states large cents volume 1, 17931794 by noyes.
Ideally, every enthusiastic collector of half cents and large cents should have a working. These served as the basis for noyess united states large cents, making available for the first. Sep 30, 20 look to buy scarce numismatic books and catalogs. In particular, this version of the book is quite obviously a reprint of the original material. Buy united states large cents by william c noyes isbn. A complete price guide for all half cents and large cents, 1793 1857.
He authored the large cent section of the popular red book a guidebook of u. The copper coin was made in a variety of designs from 1793 until 1857. In fact, this coin is the only large cent ever to have received a mint state69 grade from the major certification services. A price guide for 17931857 half cents and large cents, just published april 2017, pages, spiral bound laminated card covers us coins noyes. Newman numismatic portal at washington university in st. Regal 1793 s9 wreath cent in phenomenal ms69 bn grade the single highestgraded large cent of any type or variety 1793 wreath cent. Noyes, a complete set of all six volumes, published between 2006 and 2015, all with matching maroon leatherette boards with title in gilt on front board on spine, c. It is by no means a complete numismatic reference list, yet one that many collectors will find useful. United states large cents 17931814 by william noyes.