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Been thinking about CBHs

JoeLewisJoeLewis Posts: 1,913 ✭✭✭✭
I keep toying with the idea of putting together a well-matched date set of raw VF Capped Bust Halves. I'm not really interesting in getting into the varieties and such. Has anyone else done this? Are there any "stoppers" if all you're doing is a date set?

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    TomBTomB Posts: 23,086 ✭✭✭✭✭
    The 1815/2 is the only one that will set you back a bit in VF. There are no stoppers in the set. This set is a wonderful project to put together if looking for apparently original skin on the coinage and might take the better part of a decade to produce. Another terrific aspect of this is that there are many coins within this range that are not expensive to most collectors, which allows one to procure a number of pieces with little initial investment while still obtaining cool coinage. Lastly, the reference material in print for this series is astounding.
    Thomas Bush Numismatics & Numismatic Photography

    In honor of the memory of Cpl. Michael E. Thompson

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    TennesseeDaveTennesseeDave Posts: 4,910 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I'm working on that set right now in VF-XF.I have been fortunate so far to get nice for the grade coins at fairly reasonable prices.The 1807 and 1820 have cost me the most so far and I'm down to 14,15/2 and 17 and seem to have ran into a wall.I just can't find these in nice for the grade and price YET!By the way all of mine are in Pcgs slabs,except 3 that will be submitted soon.
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    JoeLewisJoeLewis Posts: 1,913 ✭✭✭✭


    << <i>The 1815/2 is the only one that will set you back a bit in VF. >>



    Dang it. I forgot about that one. The difference in price between the 1815/2 and all the other coins is quite substantial image
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    TomBTomB Posts: 23,086 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Unfortunately, all CBHs with the date of 1815 on them are from the 1815/2 single die pair.
    Thomas Bush Numismatics & Numismatic Photography

    In honor of the memory of Cpl. Michael E. Thompson

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    JRoccoJRocco Posts: 14,277 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Hey Joe,
    As has been said, this is a great series to assemble because of the beauty and availability (if patient) of the coins.
    I too started out to assemble a date set then got sidetracked by varieties ---WARNING WARNING---
    I still do not own the 1815/2 because of the cost to match one to my set at this time. If one jumps out at me I will
    grab it otherwise I am still happy with the rest of the set and will still look for an 1815/2.
    Some coins are just plain "Interesting"

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