1795 large cent lettered edge

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Giving it a quick look in Breens book, it appears to be a Sheldon 75 variety Rarity 3, "Top of 5 Buried in bust" and Double leaves at top of right branch on Rev are the main distinguishing attributes...................

http://www.largecents.net/collection/coinpics/s75.jpg Here is one to compare with...
 

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Pretty darn nice find in my estimation ! I'd have grabbed it too if the $$$ wasn't too dear .
 

Whereas all 1794 cents have a lettered edge, only a small minority of 1795 cents have the lettered edge, and they trade at a premium. Almost all of the cents from this year are the plain edge, especially varieties S-76 and S-78. A S-75 like the one you found will cost a collector in the ballpark of $500, maybe a little more, even with the corrosion.
 

Mind tell what you paid??
 

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