1845 Large Cent, Which Newcomb Number Is This?

anyone?

I lack the proper references, but I *will* say that I've wandered the Internet looking at attributed examples without success. The date is likely to be the key; I fund nothing with that particular combination of relatively-thin strokes and digit orientation.

jmkendall - I did see your post and wish I could help but I don't have the Grellman book 1840-1857. I'm able to research the varieties 1793-1839 only. Hopefully Santa will bring me this much needed resource and I can help members in the future.

1845s are tough to attribute(for me anyways) the differences are minute, and unless there are substantial rev die cracks, you have to look for die polishing lines which are impossible to see in your photo. If I had to say what it is I would say N2(esp if there are 2 fine dashes and a heavy line to right of Y in liberty). If not N2 then I would say 6,8, or 10 based off of position of curl above the 8 in date. I think this particular coin has too much gunk around the devices to accurately see the die polishing lines that are needed to definately say what it is. Also I'm using newcombes book which is not very late date friendly. Maybe someone with one of the better late date attribution guides will chime in.... hope this at least will help you narrow it down.....