Dick Graham wrote about his new book on Reeded Edge Halves:
As many of you know, I have been working on a revised Variety
Identification Manual for the Reeded Edge Halves from 1836-1839 for some time
now, and I am pleased to report that it is at the printer and I expect to have
it the first week of August and available for sale at the ANA in Philly.
The book has 170 pages with each of the currently known
varieties featured on a 2 page spread with enlarged photographs of the
distinctive identification markers for attribution. I have added updated rarity
ratings and condition census, etc. The book is spiral bound for ease of use, and
has the ability to lay flat when being used.
For those who wish a copy or two and cannot make it
to ANA, if you send a check for $65 plus $6 for shipping for each book that you
want, I will try to get them out to you before ANA if I receive your check
before August 1, otherwise I will mail when I return. Checks should be mailed
to:
Dick Graham
PO Box 100
Braddock Heights, MD 21714-0100
If you have any questions, I can be reached at Reededhalves (at) yahoo.com. Look forward to
seeing everyone in Philly.
Dick Graham
Editor's Note: Dick has graciously agreed to be the guest speaker at the JRCS annual meeting at the ANA Summer Show. The meeting will be held on Wednesday at 8:00 AM (for room number, refer to ANA Program)
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Rich Uhrich wrote:
I am aware of a third 1800 B-17
dollar "without collar" die state. The coin is a nice AU and it will be
auctioned later this year.
Rich Uhrich
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David Finkelstein wrote about another educational
opportunity at the Philadelphia ANA:
I will be making a presentation at the ANA
summer convention in Philadelphia
on Tuesday, August 7th at 3:00 PM. My Numismatic Theatre presentation is titled
"Analysis of Heraldic Eagle Silver and Gold Coins Dated
1796-1807". I will be providing new
information regarding the designs and experiments performed by the U S Mint
Engraving Department as they created our nation's Heraldic Eagle silver and
gold coins.
If you will be at the ANA
convention on Tuesday, I would greatly appreciate your attendance. It will be a real bummer if I have to do the
presentation for only the Coin World staff writer.
David Finkelstein
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Raymond Hale wrote:
I just acquired a sweet 1814 O-107a. After looking at it
closely, again and again, I thought about finding a prime example. I've
considered doing the same with the 1817 O-106 and 106a. I also have an 1836
116a, and have thought about adding the prime example of that variety to my
collection, as well. Because I want to
join the BHNC someday, and am eager to do so, I asked one of the
"Nuts" if these different die states would all count toward the
"magic 100" minimum, for joining. He said "no."
That got me to thinking. What about such varieties as the
1823 O-101 and 101a? The 101a, clearly, has been manipulated in order to
correct the broken 3. Yet, the 101 and 101a only count as one variety. One must
get the O-101 and the R.4 O-102, for them both to count. I was surprised, since both are Red Book
varieties. I learned a long time ago, though, never to assume I know an answer.
It neither makes for good research nor good learning. Because my mentioning the Red Book might
confuse things, I would point out that I in no way suggest that the Red Book's
contents should dictate BHNC guidelines--not at all. It's just that after studying close-up photos
of the 1823 O-101 and 101a, and reading the related literature, I wonder if
they aren't different varieties. The 3 on the 101a clearly has been reworked.
(Hence it's name.) And, isn't reworking a die cause for ascribing a new variety
number?
I have no problem waiting for a 102 to come up for sale. I'm
just impatient. But this isn't even the
point of this posting. This is, rather,
an intellectual discussion. Perhaps separate variety numbers aren't the answer.
Nonetheless, I think it would be reasonable for members of the BHNC to consider
allowing both varieties to count separately.
Has any one else considered this? Could someone please provide some
feedback? Any and all thoughts are welcome. Gee. I love this hobby . . .
By the way, does anyone know where I can find a copy of Brad
Karoleff's Bust Half Dollar Bibliomania? I've been looking for one for almost
four years. I also need a copy of Patton's work, and any information on John
Cobb.
My email is rockbook2 (at) aol.com
Thank You,
Raymond Hale
