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Finally replaced my first Draped Bust Half Cent, an 1806 holed Half Cent.

jesbrokenjesbroken Posts: 10,110 ✭✭✭✭✭
edited June 16, 2023 4:26PM in U.S. Coin Forum

This holed 1806 Large 6 W/Stems Half Cent was the first ever Half Cent, which I got out of a scrap box, just to have one. Then got hooked on them. Always kept it in my collection just because, but decided to replace it with this one.
Jim




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  • OAKSTAROAKSTAR Posts: 7,724 ✭✭✭✭✭

    A slight upgrade! 👍🏻 👍🏻 😉

    Disclaimer: I'm not a dealer, trader, grader, investor or professional numismatist. I'm just a hobbyist. (To protect me but mostly you! 🤣 )

  • Walkerguy21DWalkerguy21D Posts: 11,531 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Yes, we all have a few coins we’ve held onto, just because……And now you can pass the original one to one of the grandkids!

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  • BillJonesBillJones Posts: 34,272 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited June 16, 2023 6:30PM

    To give you a little history. In the early 1900s, the Chapman Brothers marketed a hoard of these coins. They had at least part of a keg of these coins. This large 6, with stems half cent variety is somewhat common in Mint State. On the other hand, when I was collecting these coins by die variety, finding an attractive circulated example of this variety was not easy.

    This is a common variety, but nice examples in circulated grades are not easy to find. The Small 6, no stems variety is much easier to find.

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  • NeophyteNumismatistNeophyteNumismatist Posts: 1,078 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Very nice, @jesbroken ! Thanks for sharing!

    I am a newer collector (started April 2020), and I primarily focus on U.S. Half Cents and Type Coins. Early copper is my favorite.

  • rickoricko Posts: 98,724 ✭✭✭✭✭

    A nice upgrade, however, the holed coin has sentimental value now, having been with you for so long... Keep it in the family. Cheers, RickO

  • mtnmanmtnman Posts: 571 ✭✭✭

    Do you ever visit the BAM shop in Beckley?

  • WalkerfanWalkerfan Posts: 9,457 ✭✭✭✭✭

    The new one is a very nice example!

    Problem-free and original!!

    Congrats!!

    Sometimes, it’s better to be LUCKY than good. 🍀 🍺👍

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  • jesbrokenjesbroken Posts: 10,110 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @mtnman said:
    Do you ever visit the BAM shop in Beckley?

    Never heard of the BAM shop in Beckley. The only coin shop here, that I know of, is Joe Fama's Stamp and Coin Shop. I've known him for many, many years. What is BAM?
    Jim


    When a man who is honestly mistaken hears the truth, he will either quit being mistaken or cease to be honest....Abraham Lincoln

    Patriotism is supporting your country all the time, and your government when it deserves it.....Mark Twain
  • mtnmanmtnman Posts: 571 ✭✭✭

    Brick and mortar. Joe’s shop was the one I was talking about.

  • jesbrokenjesbroken Posts: 10,110 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Lol. I thought BAM might be Beckley Blank Blank. Drats I was hoping. Joe is a great guy. Spent many hours talking to him in his store.
    Jim


    When a man who is honestly mistaken hears the truth, he will either quit being mistaken or cease to be honest....Abraham Lincoln

    Patriotism is supporting your country all the time, and your government when it deserves it.....Mark Twain
  • in2Coinsin2Coins Posts: 356 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Nice upgrade, Jim!

  • johnny9434johnny9434 Posts: 28,596 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Nice upgrade, congrats

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