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One of my goals for this year is to get a nice, pre-1840, preferably large cent. I don't really care too much about the date, I mostly just want to get one in decent condition (like VF or higher). I'd like to get one under $75 if possible. Any recommendations?
Sorry if this is too vague...I'm just not that familiar with this types of coins...
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-----Burton 50+ year / Life / Emeritus ANA member (joined 12/1/1973) Life member: Numismatics International, CONECA Member: TNA, FtWCC, NETCC, EveryCountry (online) coin club Owned by three cats and a wife of 40+ years (joined 1983) Author: 3rd Edition of the Sample Slabs book, https://www.sampleslabs.info/ |
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Look closely at the surface and color. Lots of "environmentally damaged" coins out there.
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Take your time and find one you really like without problems. Keep us informed!  Edited by Coinfrog
01/03/2016 4:45 pm
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the key is getting a large cent problem-free, which is clearly the exception to the rule. feel free to post one on here! (I recommend posting the pictures instead of a link to the auction).
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I'm no expert but if you just want a single nice example, I'd consider going certified. As others have mention there are a lot out there that are damaged. It may be hard to tell from a picture..
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371448604100Nowhere near seller's stated VF (more like F-) but looks clean and appears to be mostly problem-free save a couple of light obverse scratches. Seller has it listed on a BIN for $30.
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Quote:Here is a possibility: http://www.ebay.com/itm/1831-Corone...AOSwstxU5reFA F-VF example close to your budget with cameo toning. A couple of dings but nothing to write home about. Yeah that actually is really nice. I'm wanting advice more on dates/varieties that are a bit more common and affordable... |
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I'm wanting advice more on dates/varieties that are a bit more common and affordable The 1831 TJsCoins posted is quite nice, and quite affordable. If you are looking for something as nice for less money before 1840 that is copper ( Half Cent or cent), you aren't going to find it. Start with this dealer on ebay, maybe you will find something in your budget that you like. http://www.ebay.com/sch/Coronet-Hea...tlib&_sop=15Edited by EFLargeCents
01/04/2016 4:02 pm
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Capped Bust half dollars! Lots of common dates -- millions minted every year 1824 to 1836. Cool Feature: Inscription on coin's edge reads "FIFTY CENTS OR HALF A DOLLAR." A recent $65 coin show purchase:  I really liked the readable edge & the overall look & the price. So even though it was cleaned, I bought it. For $100 I got this NGC-certified 1833 VF35: https://www.NGCcoin.com/certlookup/4207056-065/Whatever you decide, enjoy the hunt! |
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Like the others have said, try to find a nice problem free example even if it is in a lower grade than you could otherwise afford. Old copper is much more difficult to collect than the silver coinage of the same era since, problem coins can be more difficult to detect.
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