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<p>[QUOTE="Eduard, post: 294925, member: 8959"]there are 3 coins which i am still missing to complete my large cent date collection: the 1793 Libert cap, the 1796 Draped Bust, and the 1799.</p><p>Concerning the 1796, i have noticed that the Draped Bust type appears to be scarcer than the Liberty cap. I was able to find a nice Liberty Cap S-82, but am unable to find a suitable draped bust. Checking current offerings from various sources this appears to be reflected as well: many more offerings for the Liberty cap than for the draped bust. However, this relative scarcity is not reflected in the price guides. Is this your opinion and experience as well? It looks like if i want one (in at least F12) , i will have to pay some pretty high prices. And i do want one............ </p><p><br /></p><p>Concerning the 1824/2 dime, i notice the oposite. This coin always seems to command premiums vs. the 1820,21, 23, 25, 27 for example. Invariably higher prices than the price guides. But, it is a fairly common coin. I myself have two examples in my collection. Interesting situation again.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="Eduard, post: 294925, member: 8959"]there are 3 coins which i am still missing to complete my large cent date collection: the 1793 Libert cap, the 1796 Draped Bust, and the 1799. Concerning the 1796, i have noticed that the Draped Bust type appears to be scarcer than the Liberty cap. I was able to find a nice Liberty Cap S-82, but am unable to find a suitable draped bust. Checking current offerings from various sources this appears to be reflected as well: many more offerings for the Liberty cap than for the draped bust. However, this relative scarcity is not reflected in the price guides. Is this your opinion and experience as well? It looks like if i want one (in at least F12) , i will have to pay some pretty high prices. And i do want one............ Concerning the 1824/2 dime, i notice the oposite. This coin always seems to command premiums vs. the 1820,21, 23, 25, 27 for example. Invariably higher prices than the price guides. But, it is a fairly common coin. I myself have two examples in my collection. Interesting situation again.[/QUOTE]
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