The Neophyte Numismatist Posted March 14, 2021 Share Posted March 14, 2021 (edited) 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Neophyte Numismatist Posted March 23, 2021 Author Share Posted March 23, 2021 Anyone? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Neophyte Numismatist Posted March 31, 2021 Author Share Posted March 31, 2021 To help expedite, I have decided to pay for the coin in real money (that's right... REAL money)! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Neophyte Numismatist Posted November 19, 2021 Author Share Posted November 19, 2021 Been a while, and still in search - worth a "bump" in hope. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VKurtB Posted November 19, 2021 Share Posted November 19, 2021 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 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Neophyte Numismatist Posted May 20, 2022 Author Share Posted May 20, 2022 (edited) 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 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coinbuf Posted May 20, 2022 Share Posted May 20, 2022 Great set! The Neophyte Numismatist 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Neophyte Numismatist Posted May 20, 2022 Author Share Posted May 20, 2022 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). Coinbuf 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Neophyte Numismatist Posted June 1, 2022 Author Share Posted June 1, 2022 Bump Looking for an 1850 in MS63-64! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Neophyte Numismatist Posted July 25, 2022 Author Share Posted July 25, 2022 Bump Looking for an 1850 in MS63-64! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Neophyte Numismatist Posted August 24, 2022 Author Share Posted August 24, 2022 This is worth another . Looking for 1850 in MS63-64. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J P M Posted August 28, 2022 Share Posted August 28, 2022 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandon Posted August 28, 2022 Share Posted August 28, 2022 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Neophyte Numismatist Posted September 1, 2022 Author Share Posted September 1, 2022 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...