In Search of 1850 Half Cent (63-64RB) 1 1

[The Neophyte Numismatist]

Please let me know if you have a 1849 (Large Date) or 1850 Braided Hair Half Cent that you would like to sell.  I am looking for examples that are MS63-64RB - the redder the better!

Thanks for your consideration.

Edited March 15, 2021 by The Neophyte Numismatist

[The Neophyte Numismatist]

Anyone? 

[The Neophyte Numismatist]

To help expedite, I have decided to pay for the coin in real money (that's right... REAL money)!

[The Neophyte Numismatist]

Been a while, and still in search - worth a "bump" in hope.

[VKurtB]

On 11/18/2021 at 6:05 PM, The Neophyte Numismatist said:

Been a while, and still in search - worth a "bump" in hope.

Mmm, you may want to rethink the “red” thing. It invites artificial brightening. I am instantly suspicious of all large cents with red on them. I go for chocolate brown.

[The Neophyte Numismatist]

Okay gang... I am resurrecting this one because I only have the 1850 left.  I would love it in 64BN, but could go 63.

Here is a link to my set, so you can get a feel for what I am going for.

Neo's Braided Hair Set

Edited May 20, 2022 by The Neophyte Numismatist

[Coinbuf]

Great set!  

[The Neophyte Numismatist]

On 5/20/2022 at 4:44 PM, Coinbuf said:

Great set!  

Thanks Coinbuf.  This will be the first set that I will have completed (outside of modern circulated sets built from change).

[The Neophyte Numismatist]

Bump 

Looking for an 1850 in MS63-64!

[The Neophyte Numismatist]

Bump 

Looking for an 1850 in MS63-64!

[The Neophyte Numismatist]

This is worth another .

Looking for 1850 in MS63-64.  

[J P M]

I like your set Neo. I can check the dealer near me but I think they are all raw coins in 2x2 no PCGS or NGC holder half's.

[Sandon]

   A dealer has told me that someone has been buying up and hoarding 1850 half cents in all grades, which is why you may be having trouble finding one in higher grade and why they've become so expensive. Tomorrow's (8/29) Stack's Bowers internet only auction has one graded AU 55 (lot 10149), and the current bid is $600 ($720 with buyer's fee). You may have to wait until the hoarder disperses the hoard.

[The Neophyte Numismatist]

Thanks Sandon.  There are a few available in MS61, but I don't love them.  There was one that was in MS64RB that went to auction last week at Heritage, but I was blown out in bidding and lost.  It was a beauty, but someone wanted it more than me.... we would have been in a non-stop price war to the moon if I didn't tap out.

[The Neophyte Numismatist]

Set is now complete - coins no longer needed.

Edited July 18, 2023 by The Neophyte Numismatist

[Coinbuf]

On 7/18/2023 at 10:38 AM, The Neophyte Numismatist said:

Set is now complete - coins no longer needed.

Congrats on completing the set.  

[VKurtB]

On 7/18/2023 at 12:38 PM, The Neophyte Numismatist said:

Set is now complete - coins no longer needed.

Now, how long before your face starts to itch to complete something else?

[Jason Abshier]

I myself never had patience to complete a full series or set of coins or just became to bored with a series . But congrats on your achievements.  

[The Neophyte Numismatist]

On 7/19/2023 at 7:37 PM, VKurtB said:

Now, how long before your face starts to itch to complete something else?

Well, this is just the first leg of the whole thing.  I am doing a full date set 1793-1857, but I am also adding quite a few varieties (1804 Crosslet, Plain, Spiked Chin, etc).  I am about 75% complete with the bigger set, but most of the coins left are tough.  I will likely only get a few a year from here on out.  That said, it's coming together, and I love the hunt the most anyway.

I had a "side collection" with the Proof Mercury Dimes, but finished it.  That leaves me in the process of looking for a project while I wait for the right half cents.  I was thinking I may get into Civil War Store Cards.  They are historical, interesting, and won't compete with my half cent budget.  The only problem is I have no idea how to price them yet.  They all feel "affordable" next to US Coins, but... the collector base is small also.  So, I am taking that one slow, because there is not as much data on the tokens.

On 7/20/2023 at 11:02 AM, Jason Abshier said:

I myself never had patience to complete a full series or set of coins or just became to bored with a series . But congrats on your achievements.  

This one is a walk in the park.  There are only 8 business strikes.  All of them are scarce from a mintage standpoint, but they are all readily available and IMO bargain priced.  This is one I might do again in XF, just for fun (well, more fun).

Edited July 20, 2023 by The Neophyte Numismatist