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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;halfcent1793, post: 7785105, member: 86853&quot;]Half cents are wonderful, and as several of you have pointed out, rare and underpriced. A date set of the classic heads and braided hairs is easily doable for anyone with a budget of $100 or more per coin. I know the 1811 will cost more than that, but anything later can be had in Fine or better for that price. Baided hairs can be hard to find in lower than XF condition, but you can find those for $100 or so.</p><p><br /></p><p>I have put together and sold three substantial collections of half cents, and written the book, but I have never owned or desired to own a 1796. Five figures for a low grade coin does not interest me. I have never desired to own an 1831, as I believe all of those are proofs, though I did once own an electrotype of one. </p><p><br /></p><p>I agree that 1804 is the most interesting date. Twelve different die varieties, including five Redbook varieties, most reasonably common and affordable.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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