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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;halfcent1793, post: 4984189, member: 86853&quot;]Even with its minor problems, which are consistent with the amount of wear, this is a beautiful, way above average, mid-grade 1793 half cent.</p><p><br /></p><p>It still bothers me that my early copper collector friends seem to apologize for the most minor defects in their coins. </p><p><br /></p><p>Unfortunately, the early copper community has been plagued by a few members who have been excessively critical of <i><b>everyone else&#039;s </b></i>coins. I get that auction descriptions must include every defect to avoid returns and litigation, but owners should be proud of their treasures.</p><p><br /></p><p>Here is a 1793 that I used to own. At the time, it was the best I could afford, and I was very glad to have it.</p><p><br /></p><p>[ATTACH=full]1197407[/ATTACH][/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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