We have a few contributions this week, including the first
from Rick Andrews that features some photos.
Rick Andrews wrote:
Wanted to share my recent good fortune and add to Jim
Matthews' reference on the retained cuds on 1833 JR-4 dimes. I also have a
similar JR-4 with retained cud in an ANACS AU55. In addition I have provided
photos of a late die state similar to Reiver's state g that I have.
While not a cud, I obtained a 1814 extremely late die state
JR-2 just as described in the "Bust Dime Variety Identification Guide".
The photos aren't the best but you can see what I referenced. The obverse is
missing star 10 & most of star 11. The reverse has two bulges, one on America
blocking 'e to a and the other beginning of United, 'U down thru left side of
leaves. This is also similar to the Reiver's 1814 JR-2 listed as NCS,
damaged, VF Details. (editor's note: the
obverse photo of the 1814 was not recoverable, so just the reverse is provided)
My only addition the last couple of months was an upgrade of
a 1823 bust dime from the Gorman collection, but October has turned out to be a
great month. Collectors have told me and I have experienced that finding nice
coins seems to come in bunches. I found the 1814 last week at the Indiana
Numismatics coin show in Indianapolis.
Also I bought a nice VF 1831 O-117 R4 from Brad Karoleff. Earlier in the month
I obtained a 1823 broken 3 bust half, though only in fine, for my Bust Half Red
Book variety set. Now I won from GreatCollections.com an 1833 JR-2 R4+ (oversized
dentil below 1) NGC VF30 as an upgrade. I have a JR-2 NGC Fine 12 available if
anyone needs one.
I hope others can have a great month and enjoy the
experience of finding key or just very nice bust material. Continue to have fun
and enjoy the hobby.
Rick Andrews
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From Brad Karoleff:
The next issue of the John Reich Journal is due out soon but
I have a problem.
We do not have enough submissions to fill the issue.
Do you have anything ready for publication that you can send? The Bust
Quarter census will be in this issue, so anything relating to the quarters
would be complimentary. Your submission does not have to be on quarters,
anything will help.
Thanks,
Brad
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From Peter Mosiondz, Jr:
I have some coin books that I want to sell.
Coins and Collectors, Q. David Bowers. 1988 Bowers and
Merena reprint. 214 pages. SB. New. $5.00
A Guide Book of United States
Coins 2017: The Official Red Book, R.S. Yeoman and Kenneth Bressett. 464 pages. Spiral Bound. New. $7.00
Virgil Brand: The Man
and His Era, Q. David Bowers. 248 pages. HB. New. $15.00
The History of United States
Coinage as Illustrated by the Garrett Collection, Q. David Bowers. 572
pages. HB. New. $20.00
The Early Coins of America,
Sylvester S. Crosby. 1983 Quarterman reprint. DJ protected in Brodart Mylar.
378 pages plus appendix and plates. New. $15.00
United
States Large Cents 1793-1857, Warren A. Lapp
and Herbert A. Silberman. 1975 Quarterman reprint. 647 pages. HB. DJ protected
in Brodart Mylar. $10.00
Add $4.00 Media Mail postage.
I will not be available to
answer calls or emails on Sunday October 23.
Only one each is available.
Peter Mosiondz, Jr.
26 Cameron Circle
Laurel Springs,
NJ 08021-4861
Phone: 856-627-6865
Email: choochoopete(at)comcast.net
