JR Newsletter: 30 November 2025 (681)

 Winston Zack wrote:

My first Fixed-Price List sale of primarily contemporary counterfeit Capped Bust half dollars is now posted on my website at - https://www.badmetalcoin.com/shop. This sale highlights the collection of long-time collector, Larry Schmidt. Larry assembled his advanced collection of more than 100 die struck counterfeit CBH varieties over several decades. For this collection's subject matter, this is a level of completion and achievement that fewer than 10 numismatists (per my estimate) have ever ascended to, notably due to how rare or scarce many of these varieties are.

All pieces are offered on a first-come basis. If you see something you really would like to add to your collection, getting in touch sooner gives you a better chance at owning it. You can download a copy of the FPL by simply clicking the document at the top of the page titled 'Fixed Price List #1' and it will download for you. There are 98 lots of mostly counterfeit CBHs, but also several other type pieces at the end and some counterfeit coin detectors. 

Thanks for looking, 

Winston

JR Newsletter: 16 November 2025 (680)

 As a reminder,The JRCS will hold its quarterly meeting via Zoom on Wednesday, November 19^th starting at 7 PM Eastern (4 PM Pacific). If you want to participate, but have not received a Zoom link yet, please contact Steve Herrman at jrcsweb2(at)gmail.com and he will provide you with a link.

 

Sean Kelly will be the featured speaker.  His topic will be "Creating an Interactive Coin Website Using Artificial Intelligence." Chances are, if most of you reading this are like your JR Newsletter Editor, you have no clue about any of this and are excited with the opportunity to learn!

In fact, Sean Kelly wrote that he will be discussing his coin website, which is https://groovycoins.com/index.jsp  The site contains, among other things, an attribution guide, Errata and updates from the Logan-McCloskey book, and a die deterioration model.

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Brad Karoleff wrote:  Alert!  The last issue of the John Reich Journal is in the mail. Everyone may now wait at their mailboxes anticipating delivery!  

If you are an annual dues paying member it usually now time to ante up for another years subscription. You will find a dues notice with instructions with your journal. There is also a ballot for voting for the Reiver literary award. Please vote for up to three deserving articles. 

Hope to see many of you at the FUN show in January. Enjoy the holidays!

Brad

JR Newsletter: 9 November 2025 (679)

This must be good news if Brad Karoleff, Steve Herrman, and Sean Kelly ALL want you to know about it!

 

The JRCS will hold its quarterly meeting via Zoom on Wednesday, November 19^th starting at 7 PM Eastern (4 PM Pacific). If you want to participate, but have not received a Zoom link yet, please contact Steve Herrman at jrcsweb2(at)gmail.com and he will provide you with a link.

 

Sean Kelly will be the featured speaker.  His topic will be "Creating an Interactive Coin Website Using Artificial Intelligence." Chances are, if most of you reading this are like your JR Newsletter Editor, you have no clue about any of this and are excited with the opportunity to learn!

JR Newsletter: 2 November 2025 (678)

 Brad Karoleff wrote to let us know that the next JRCS quarterly virtual meeting will be on November 19th.  The meeting is conducted using the Zoom app. We do need someone to volunteer to be a guest speaker.  If you have ideas on a topic to share or know someone who does, please let Brad know at bkaroleff(at)yahoo.com

JR Newsletter: 21 September 2025 (677)

Steve Herrman wrote:

 

New Issues of the JR Journal Now Available in PDF Format

 

Starting with Volume 35, Issue 3 (November 2025) of the John Reich Journal, members whose dues are current are eligible to additionally receive new issues of the Journal electronically in PDF format.

 

However, this option is not automatic. Members must first send a request via email to Steve Herrman at herrman102 (at) aol.com

 

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David Perkins wrote:

 

W. David Perkins Numismatics has Table 913 at next week’s Great American Coin & Collectibles Show in Rosemont (Chicago), IL.  I will be set up with Jim Matthews.  We will also be showing lots for Part Two of his Bust Dime collection, including some rare and fun cuds!  

 

Hope to see you there.

 

W. David Perkins

Centennial, CO

 

Cell 303-902-5366

 

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Rick A. wrote with an opportunity for collectors of bust dimes:

 

After thirty years, my collection of bust dimes is starting to be sold at Heritage.  Most were purchased raw, so the first auction will include the coins that have been graded since purchase or that were purchased already in a holder.  The auction is October 13, a “friend link” to the coins is here:  http://coins.ha.com/c/search.zx?saleNo=60487&collection=28&FC=0&type=friend-consignorpreview-notice

 

The first auction contains some earlier dimes and some key dates, such as the following:

 

1803 JR-3, R4 Fine 12 Ex: Hilt Collection

1823/2 JR-3, R2 AU58 Ex: Gorman

1829 JR-3, R4 AU55 Ex: Jules Reiver Collection

1829 JR-10, R5 Curl Base 2 VG8 Ex: Stack's Bowers ANA Signature Auction, 2013

Both 1824/2 varieties with the JR-1 a VF30 and the JR-2, High R5 VF20 Ex; David J. Davis and the Plate coin in the Bust Dime, Variety Identification Guide by W. Zack, L. Scuderi and M. Sherrill

 

Thanks,

Rick A.

 

 

 

 

JR Newsletter: 14 September 2025 (676)

Brad Karoleff wrote:

The time is coming soon for the issuance of our Fall John Reich Journal.  The problem is we have no content!

I have a couple authors who have promised something but it is far from enough to fill the pages of our next issue.

Can any of you help in any way?  You do not need to do a scholarly research paper, in fact, some of our favorite items have been personal experiences.  

If anyone can offer a submission for publication please send it to me ASAP at bkaroleff(at)yahoo.com

On a personal note, it was GREAT seeing many of you at the recent ANA show.  I’m glad so many of you are doing well.  I look forward to seeing many more of you at the FUN show in January.

Speaking of the FUN show…….I’m sure Sean Kelly will be glad to hear from anyone willing to give the presentation at next year’s meeting in January.  You can either let Sean, or myself, know if you are willing to help.

Best wishes!

Brad Karoleff

JR Newsletter: 7 September 2025 (675)

Steve Herrman wrote with two contributions:

 

At the JRCS meeting at the ANA WFOM on August 20, 2025, JRCS officers for the upcoming year were elected. Two officers swapped their roles and responsibilities.

 

Dave Perkins was elected 2nd Vice President. Dave served as Treasurer for 23 years after the passing of Russell J. Logan in April 2002.

 

Steve Herrman was elected JRCS Treasurer. He was also re-elected Secretary. Steve is now the contact person for membership status questions & renewal.

 

   Stephen J. Herrman

   JRCS Secretary/Treasurer

   PO Box 6083

   Broomfield, CO 80021-6083

 

Dues reminders will be sent with the November 2025 Journal, Volume 35, Number 3.

Please make checks for dues payable to "JRCS". The yearly amount remains at $30. 

 

Dues may also be paid via Zelle or via PayPal Friends&Family to Steve's email address, herrman102 (at) aol.com. Be sure to add the comment, "JRCS Dues".

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Your Input is Requested for the R4 to R8 Capped Bust Half Dollar Census

 

   Capped Bust Half Dollar Census information for R4 to R8 die marriages is being solicited for inclusion in Volume 35, Issue 3 of the John Reich Journal. Please send your full inventory listing (including ALL duplicates and die states) of R4 to R8 Capped Bust Half Dollar die marriages to Steve Herrman at herrman102 (at) aol.com by the end of September.

 

   A template for reporting your census information is available at https://www.jrcs.org/jrcs_online_resources.php. The web page will appear. Then, click on "2025 R4 to R8 Capped Bust Half Dollar Census Template" to download the MS Excel template to your electronic device.

 

   Note: The JRCS membership number of the submitter shall identify each of the top 15 collections. Duplicates will be counted and reported as part of the totals. Your personal census shall be kept strictly confidential, and shall not be used for any other purpose.