CoinWeek: Collecting Large Cents by Type

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In this video, we break down what it takes to pursue one of the most exciting type sets in the U.S. series. Large cents were struck from 1793 to 1857, when the Congress eliminated the large one cent and half cent coins and opted for a smaller one cent coin. The Lincoln cent that we use today traces its roots to this pivotal moment in numismatic history.

[@Irishsilverstack]

Thanks for making this, some really good information.
Cheers

[@tedlawrence4189]

It took me quite a while to assemble complete sets of both half and large cents. The 1796 half cent and the 1799 & 1823 large were expensive. The 1793's were not cheap either. Condition ranges from good to ms. They are just so historical and fascinating. Pretty hard for the average collector of today to put these sets together. Prices have really increased since I purchased mine in the '70s.

[@danrice8351]

Great video. Thanks Charles.

[@LetsTalkCoins09]

You guys are the best I listen while I clean and everything else love you guys thanks for what you do

[@JAD_Numismatics]

I really enjoy your knowledge and easy going nature Charles! Recently just acquired and 1850 half cent raw that I just love! I’m thinking of sending it in because it looks uncirculated. Looking forward to EAC coming to Portland this year! Keep up the good work!

[@robertoperezcatalan3043]

Hola amigo buenos días buen trabajo guste del vídeo buena colección felicidades gracias por compartir un abrazo 👏👏 👌😊🍀👍

[@GardenerEarthGuy]

Thank you for sharing!

[@thegoldsovereign9647]

Great Video Id love to see you guys do one for each us and canada type of coin :)

[@Quahogstacker]

Great coins , information and video 👍

[@coinweek]

Thanks 👍

[@LetsTalkCoins09]

I also have 10 large cents all from the same date

[@shelley2726]

Do people clean the copper 1 and 1/2 cent,

[@coinweek]

People clean all sorts of coins and if you aren't familiar with the proper techniques and risks involved, you can really damage them. We posted a video on our channel about proper copper coin preservation techniques. Give it a quick look: czcams.com/video/U4PVFXM2atw/video.html