One of only 4(!) Strawberry Leaf Cents

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  1. Evan Saltis

    Evan Saltis OWNER - EBS Numis LLC

    Here is another piece that isn't exactly the type of item I like most, but, is of definite interest.

    Check your red books - this coin holds the auction record for the 1793 strawberry leaf cent at $862,500 in January 2009.

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    Evan Saltis, Feb 1, 2026 at 3:05 PM
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  3. Evan Saltis

    Evan Saltis OWNER - EBS Numis LLC

    I neglected to mention that this is the same piece imaged in the Red Book.
     
    Evan Saltis, Feb 1, 2026 at 3:09 PM
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  4. lordmarcovan

    lordmarcovan Eclectic numismatist Moderator

    Did you photograph that in person? If so... wow. I'd take that over half a dozen 1804 dollars, I think.
     
    lordmarcovan, Feb 1, 2026 at 3:37 PM
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  5. SensibleSal66

    SensibleSal66 U.S Casual Collector / Error Collector

    Can anyone imagine having the extra funds to buy this coin? :wideyed:
     
    SensibleSal66, Feb 1, 2026 at 3:56 PM
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  6. lordmarcovan

    lordmarcovan Eclectic numismatist Moderator

    I can imagine it, but that's about all.

    But spending that much on a little disc of metal might be a bit too much, even though I've been obsessed by little discs of metal for fifty years now.

    If I had that kind of money, I'd buy a house with it.
     
    lordmarcovan, Feb 1, 2026 at 3:58 PM
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  7. SensibleSal66

    SensibleSal66 U.S Casual Collector / Error Collector

    Two houses. ;)
     
    SensibleSal66, Feb 1, 2026 at 4:01 PM
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  8. BRandM

    BRandM Counterstamp Collector

    I love those old coppers and the Strawberry Leaf is a very special one.

    Bruce
     
    BRandM, Feb 1, 2026 at 5:33 PM
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  9. alurid

    alurid Well-Known Member

    Glad to hear your back in Maine.
    Is that the coin that came out of Norway, Maine?
     
    alurid, Feb 1, 2026 at 5:39 PM
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