Classic US Coins – Rare Early Cents Offered in Padula Family Collection

May 25, 2017

Elusive 1793 S-15 cent and famous Reeded Edge cent offered during Heritage Auctions’ September Long Beach Expo

Fifth-finest known early American copper 1793 S-15 Large Cent, VG10 NGC. Image courtesy Heritage Auctions

Early American copper collectors are urged to consign to Heritage Auctions’ September 6-11 Long Beach Expo Auction, which will feature an important, lifetime large cent collection offering one of the few complete Sheldon-numbered variety sets ever formed.

The Padula Family Foundation Collection offers a choice selection of early American large cents, including an extremely rare 1793 S-15 Cent, VG10 NGC, the fifth-finest known, and an important 1794 S-37 Cent, Ex: Exman Collection, VF Details NGC. The collection will be offered in its entirety and without reserve.

Early American copper Reeded Edge 1795 S-79 Large Cent, Good 4 EAC. Image courtesy Heritage Auctions

“The Padula Family Collection is one that comes along once in a lifetime,” Heritage Auctions Consignment Director Sam Foose said. “For early American copper collectors, now is the time to consign collections or consider trading up.”

The collection also includes a famous Reeded Edge cent, 1795 S-79, Good 4 EAC, as well as an impressive Jefferson Head cent, 1795 S-80, VG7 EAC.

Early American copper Jefferson Head 1795 S-80 Large Cent, VG7 EAC. Image courtesy Heritage Auctions

The Padula Family Foundation Collection will be offered September 6-11 in Heritage Auctions’ Long Beach Expo Auction in Long Beach, California. The consignment deadline for the auction is July 24, 2017.