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<p>[QUOTE="Zzyzzyth, post: 812685, member: 21495"]As I further my quest for knowledge past ordinary pocket change, I couldn't help but notice that the half cent is still reasonably affordable up to MS60 (well, what is currently affordable to me). Not to mention it just called out to me. For some reason, I just really like this coin.</p><p> </p><p>Am I missing something? Well, obviously I am. Let me rephrase. What am I missing? They seem to be undervalued based on mintage alone, considering there are barely over half a million coins minted for the entire set, especially if the mintage figures I have in front of me include the proofs (from 1849+).</p><p> </p><p>I know the first half of the set is proof only, so is it because now the proof set is the collector's standard? Just trying to figure out why the business strike set isn't commanding a little more respect.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="Zzyzzyth, post: 812685, member: 21495"]As I further my quest for knowledge past ordinary pocket change, I couldn't help but notice that the half cent is still reasonably affordable up to MS60 (well, what is currently affordable to me). Not to mention it just called out to me. For some reason, I just really like this coin. Am I missing something? Well, obviously I am. Let me rephrase. What am I missing? They seem to be undervalued based on mintage alone, considering there are barely over half a million coins minted for the entire set, especially if the mintage figures I have in front of me include the proofs (from 1849+). I know the first half of the set is proof only, so is it because now the proof set is the collector's standard? Just trying to figure out why the business strike set isn't commanding a little more respect.[/QUOTE]
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