I'll never discourage anyone from buying what they like -- my own collection runs the gamut from culls, ugly dogs, and outright disasters to four-figure gems. Don't take what I said as criticism, just as constructive feedback based on experience with both the subject and the market.
One thing you will find about early copper is that it has its own standards not shared with any other specialty except perhaps colonials. Grading, valuation, and other things are not approached in the same manner that they are for, say,
Morgan dollars, one of my other favorite series.
That being said, know that problem-free early copper is out there, even as far back as the Chain cents, but choice examples of
Half Cents and large cents are avidly collected, often held, and heavily in demand by a group of buyers whose passion ranges from obsession to fanaticism, and you can expect ask and sale prices to reflect that passion when those choice coins do finally get ready to be "re-homed."
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