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Pillar of the Community
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I have not started diving into this series yet!
I plan on starting soon, and this helps and motivates me to get into these sooner.
For the short amount of time you've been in our hobby, your knowledge is impressive in a multitude of series, especially this one.
Great thread, thanks!
You realize when you know how to think, it empowers you far beyond those who know only what to think.
-Neil deGrasse Tyson
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Pillar of the Community
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well written and informative. thanks!
are there reference books that you prefer or have had bad experiences with?
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Pillar of the Community
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Very interesting and informative!
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Very informative, thank you for sharing.  |
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Thanks everyone for the encouraging comments!
@CarrsCoins - As mentioned, Overton's book and Dave's Bust Half Dollar Site online are excellent resources for attribution. I read that the third edition of Overton's book is the best, but I have not purchased a copy yet. I own the fifth edition, and while there are errors, it is perfectly good enough to use. I personally don't use my copy of Dr. Peterson's book often. There are no resources that I had bad experiences with, all each have their place.
Suffering from bust half fever. Want to learn how to attribute early half dollars by die variety? Click Here: http://goccf.com/t/434955Shoot me a PM if you are looking to sell bust halves. |
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thanks for the follow up!
i have a copy of Steve Tompkins' book as my reference for the early part of the bust half series (flowing hair and draped bust). its a good reference with some really nice condition census info. I havent heard about a release date for volume 2 but if/when he gets around to it I would imagine it will be a really great book to add to the list!
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Certainly! I am excited to read Volume 2. I saw that it should be out by late 2021, but I am not sure if that is accurate.
Suffering from bust half fever. Want to learn how to attribute early half dollars by die variety? Click Here: http://goccf.com/t/434955Shoot me a PM if you are looking to sell bust halves. |
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@jacrispies Great post! Definitely book marking this as a quick reference :)
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Pillar of the Community
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I only have about 7 bust halves in my collection, mostly from building type sets. I never really paid attention to the attribution numbers but you have given some detailed information on where to begin with the attribution. I never knew that much of the details were hand punched or engraved on the working dies. Thank you for an awesome read. I never stop learning from the members on this site!
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how do you store your capped busts? folder, album or air tites? I have one,1817, and bidding on 3 others. Since they are 2mm larger then modern half dollars they don`t fit in modern half dollar air tites or folders
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I only have one (not counting the reeded edge type) and it is in my 7070, so the hole was already bigger to allow it.
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@jacrispies Thanks for an informative, and concise description of the Bust Half Dollar varieties. A large part of my collection is Large Cents and Bust Half Dollars. I find Bust Half Dollars easy to attribute given good resources. I have a copy of Donald Parsley's Book. I also have a copy of Bust Half Fever by Souders. I love die cracks and Bust Half Dollars have so many of these. Here's one of my favorites - not valuable, but awesome. In the past I broke out slabbed coins but now I've reversed that because of my age. I don't have anyone in my family who appreciates coins so in the past few years I've had all of them graded. At some point I may have to sell these ladies.   Member ANA and EAC "You got to lose to know how to win". Dream On by Aerosmith |
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how do you store your capped busts? folder, album or air tites? I store them in 32mm airtites and create thin labels that are visible on the edge of the holder. They are stored in boxes with the edges facing up. Suffering from bust half fever. Want to learn how to attribute early half dollars by die variety? Click Here: http://goccf.com/t/434955Shoot me a PM if you are looking to sell bust halves. |
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@cipster That is a VERY nice 1811 O-112a! The die crack from the cap to the edge is just visible to meet the R-5 late die state. I'm still looking for one for my set, they are very tough in choice XF+. I'd love to see more of your halves! I'll share a crackly one too:   Suffering from bust half fever. Want to learn how to attribute early half dollars by die variety? Click Here: http://goccf.com/t/434955Shoot me a PM if you are looking to sell bust halves. |
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