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I do so enjoy filling holes in albums, and have been obsessing lately over finding another set to add to the collection. I am curious to hear any thoughts here about Half Cents, whether they are a good set to chase, whether one gets bored doing so, are there good references or many other collectors out there, etc. I am thinking about mid grade on the later dates, lower grade on the earlier ones. |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Half Cents RULE!! You will not be disappointed in your quest!  
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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Nice one Moe. Agree Half Cents are a great field. I collected the draped busts for many years. |
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Edited by MikeF
01/20/2018 1:12 pm
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Pillar of the Community
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My favorite - but I am probably in the minority.... Love the old coppers. Lots of varieties too if you're into that.
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Pillar of the Community
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Interesting set to pursue. Have many green pieces of paper with you when you start shopping.
"Nummi rari mira sunt, si sumptus ferre potes." - Christophorus filius Scotiae
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Pillar of the Community
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 If you are wanting to complete the set make sure them green pieces of paper have Franklin's mug shot on them! |
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Pillar of the Community
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I love the old Half Cents, but unfortunately I only own a couple of them. If you do pursue....  |
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I think Half Cents represent a good value. However, it takes patience with these coins as many have planchet issues or other problems with an overall low-ish mintage on most coins. I don't know about good references though. |
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Half Cents are great - historical, beautiful, and interesting! There are lots of good background research materials. Coins are fairly available (with the exception of two stoppers, 1796 and 1831); even the key 1811 appears with good frequency (there are 75 on ebay right now). Most dates are affordable in circulated grades, and many post-1809 dates are affordable even in mint state. This article claims that they are among the most undervalued classic coins: https://sauerwine.blogspot.com/2012...s-coins.htmlHere's one of my favorites for inspiration: 
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Oh, one more thing: There are lots of fun "naked eye" varieties. For example, the second 8 in the date of the 1808 I posted above was made from two small letter O's. 1804 has a variety with a spike coming out of Lady Liberty's chin. There are dramatic overdates: 1802/1, 1808/7, and 1809/6. The 1828 features a version with only 12 stars, instead of 13.
What's not to love?!
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I should have known I would get a positive response from you bunch of instigators :) OK, let me think on this a little more, I appreciate all the info and opinions!
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Quote:Coins are fairly available (with the exception of two stoppers, 1796 and 1831); even the key 1811 appears with good frequency (there are 75 on ebay right now). Don't forget the 1793 Liberty Cap Left, probably one of the scarcest of all U.S. type coins. I'm eventually going to need one for my type collection, though I don't foresee myself getting one of those for a very long time. |
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Bedrock of the Community
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ProfLiz - Beautiful coin, is it yours?
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I like them, but I just have the three in my 7070. Those were not easy to find. I am not sure I could pursue a set, but it might be fun.  |
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Posted 01/20/2018 1:09 pm
