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I'll have what Super Dave's having!  |
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Collecting old copper is one of those things where you either love'em or not. I have a date set, decided to not pursue variety collecting because of the impossible goal even with virtually unlimited funds. Each piece has a character of it's own. btw: the EAC annual convention is this weekend in Buffalo NY. So it you happen to be in the area it's worth a visit Here is an early one.......   |
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SuperDave . . Super die crack on the 1818.  |
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Actually, Penny Guy, I AM in the area. I don't know how much I'll be able to get in, though. There is also the gun show this weekend as well as Cinco de Mayo.
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Here are a few that are less beat up:  **Scratch on the holder.   **Few holder dings at the top.  |
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Here's another.  |
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Please, I beg you, do all you can to resist that budding interest in large cents.  I have all of the years except for 5. I'll probably never be able to get a 1793, but I'm working on the others. With a modest budget I have to settle for some that aren't so pretty, but they do have character. Collecting old copper is a wonderful trip back in history. Here are a couple of my favorites 1803   1797   Member ANA and EAC "You got to lose to know how to win". Dream On by Aerosmith |
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Jeffrose!  Thanks, you've made my day! I can never see enough of your 1793. Please keep posting it or better yet just send it to me on loan. I promise not to drool over it too much. Member ANA and EAC "You got to lose to know how to win". Dream On by Aerosmith |
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Once you get the bug for old copper, it's pretty hard to collect anything else. I do have the CC Half Dollars and Dimes, some pioneer gold, other type coins, but I always go back to my Large Cents and Colonials...something draws me to them as if our Founding Fathers are calling me :-)
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Here here! |
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If I was not already a believer, I would be after this photo spread.  |
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I'll admit, some of these coins are quite attractive. I guess I will have to set aside a few dollars for some early coppers. I don't like the look of coins post 1814, and I picked up an 1803 cent for cheap...
so I guess I will have to add early copper coins to my list. (with the caveat that I could likely only afford one a year!)
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..........YOU......WILL.....LIKE......LARGE......CENTS.....
After you get a few, then there will be no stopping you. It was that way with me. At first I wasn't too big on them but once a few were in my collection I needed to get them all. RIght now I'm almost 3/4 complete with large cents and the set is now a favorite. Some you can get fairly cheap, some not (anyone from the 1700's).
Thanks for posting your pics, They're great!
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I can't convince you to like old copper coins but try this. Get a book on Large cents (maybe from a library) If you can read through the entire book and not lose interest you should collect it.
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Posted 05/04/2012 8:43 pm
