pre 1840 proof halfcents/ proof largecents any interest in them? collect them?

michael

in all the posts on here i have never seen any threads about proof halfcents or proof largecents

pre 1840 or post 1840

does anyone on here collect them?

have an interest in them?

something that is interesting to study??



or any information on these coins

or post a photo of your coins!


michael

darktone

I think the expense keeps them out of the reach of most of us here but I love looking at them. mike

CarlWohlforth

When I was working on a proof only type set I learned that they existed. It seemed too daunting for my budget continue backwards through the 1800s types in proofs. That is when I started looking at proof like coins

I too would like to see a photo if anybody has one.

michael

MrEureka

I think the expense keeps them out of the reach of most of us

At 4K and up, these aren't cheap coins. Still, a single piece is within the reach of many.

A complete run of proof-only half cents (1840-48) in 65/66 could be had for 100K or so. Certainly not chump change, but far less expensive and more exciting than many other things one could collect.

mgoodm3

Oh yeah. DOn't have any yet, but will probably someday. I love really early proofs.

Conder101

If you want to know about early proof half cents and large cents the person to talk to is Denis Loring. He specialized in collecting and researching those coins for years. If your interested I can get you his email address.

rhedden

Hold on, I will grab my camera and photograph my complete set of proof early copper. You will love the proof-67 1799/8 cent, which is not listed in any reference, of course.

These are tremendously desirable coins, but few of us ever get an opportunity to own one at a reasonable price. I don't know where I'd go to get one, except a high-end early copper specialist, where I'd be paying a high-end retail price.

MikeKing

personally I like the pre-1836 half cent proofs. Not familiar with the later date half cent proofs, nor the one cent proofs, which must be amazing.

RichieURich

I love the half cent proofs, especially the Originals (not the Restrikes). Where else can you get a recognized rarity with 60 or fewer known for $4K to $8K? If anyone has an Original 1845 or 1848 they want to sell, please PM me.

Elcontador

Michael, I usually see three or so when I visit Long Beach. They're usually Braided Hair Large Cents, in NGC 3 or 4 holders....Actually, some of them have been blue....

MikeInFL

I've always wanted one, and repeatedly seeing Mark's just makes me want one more.

Someday a proof half cent or large cent will be mine -- probably post 1840.

rays

Jim McGuigan has the proofs in his awesome half-cent collection. I've seen some of the early proofs at shows and auctions.

I personally don't like them for several reasons:

1. They are legitimately rare, rarer than their value might indicate. Therefor, putting a set together is very difficult.
2. They usually have hairlines or other problems (unattractive toning, re-coloring, etc).
3. I like MS coins better, personal preference.

RichieURich

<< <i>Jim McGuigan has the proofs in his awesome half-cent collection. I've seen some of the early proofs at shows and auctions.

I personally don't like them for several reasons:

1. They are legitimately rare, rarer than their value might indicate. Therefor, putting a set together is very difficult.
2. They usually have hairlines or other problems (unattractive toning, re-coloring, etc).
3. I like MS coins better, personal preference. >>



You are correct, Jim McGuigan has some awesome proofs. There are a couple collectors that do, also.

Your reason #1 is to me a good reason to collect them. The set is very difficult to put together. But if the set was as easy to put together as the second Lincoln book (1941-date), who would care?

MrEureka

mgoodm3 - As I'm sure you know, 1850 proofs aren't as obviously proof as other dates. Can you tell us if there are any slam dunk diagnostics for a proof? I've never been comfortable making the call on these.